minuuttiviisari

The minuuttiviisari, often translated as the minute hand, is a crucial component of analog clocks and watches. It is the longer of the two primary hands, with the hour hand being shorter and the second hand, if present, being the thinnest and longest. The primary function of the minuuttiviisari is to indicate the minutes past the hour. It completes a full rotation of the clock face in sixty minutes, or one hour.

As the minuuttiviisari moves, it sweeps across the numerals on the clock face. Each numeral typically represents a five-minute interval. For example, when the minuuttiviisari points to the 3, it indicates 15 minutes past the hour. When it points to the 12, it signifies the start of a new hour, or 0 minutes past. Understanding the position of the minuuttiviisari in relation to the hour hand allows for the accurate reading of the time. Some clock faces also feature minute markers between the hour numerals to denote individual minutes, further aiding in precise timekeeping. The smooth and continuous movement of the minuuttiviisari is a fundamental aspect of analog time display.