Question

As a burglar reaches for something on the mantel, accidentally knocks over a clock. It falls to the floor, breaks, and stops. The next morning, however, pol.ice aren't able to determine what time the robbery took place. Why not?

Answer 1

Answer: There is no way of finding out if the clock worked before then, and if it stopped at P.m or A.m.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say the robber broke the clock at 3 a.m, the police would first of all not have any idea if the clock was indeed broken before the robber knocked it over, and the clock has no way of saying whether it was broken at 3 a.m. or 3 p.m, therefore it's rendered useless.