Question

What kind of an arc does the hands of a clock form in the upper hemisphere of the clock when the time is $3:55$ ?

• A. Minor Arc
• B. Major Arc
• C. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Minor Arc

When the time is $3:55$, the time hands of a clock look like this:


In the upper hemisphere of the clock, the hands cover only a minor part of the entire circle so they form a minor arc.