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Observe the direction of movement while opening a tap, unscrewing a lid or loosening a nut. Do they move clockwise or anti-clockwise?

Correct Answer

Anti-clockwise

Explanation: When opening a tap, unscrewing a lid, or loosening a nut, the movement is typically anti-clockwise.

This is because the standard convention is 'lefty-loosey' — turning left (anti-clockwise) loosens or opens, while turning right (clockwise) tightens or closes.

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Explanation

The chapter encourages learners to observe everyday actions. Opening taps, unscrewing lids, and loosening nuts typically require anti-clockwise movement. This is opposite to closing/tightening which requires clockwise movement.

Solution Steps

  1. Observe the direction of movement when opening a tap, unscrewing a lid, or loosening a nut.

  2. The movement is anti-clockwise (turning left).

  3. This follows the 'lefty-loosey' convention: left loosens, right tightens.

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