Question

Two points on the circumference of the circle result in the formation of two arcs. The arc of longer length is called __ arc.

Answer 1

Two points on the circumference of the circle result in the formation of two arcs.

The arc of longer length is called the major arc and an arc of shorter length is known as a minor arc.

For example, in the figure below, the smaller arc AB in red is the minor arc whereas the longer arc AB in black is the major arc.