which basic geometric is suggested by the path made by the tip of the second hand on a running clock: a ray a circle a polygon or an agle
The basic geometric shape suggested by the path made by the tip of the second hand on a running clock is a circle.
To understand this, let's break it down:
1. A ray is a straight line that extends infinitely in one direction. The path of the second hand does not form a straight line, so it is not a ray.
2. A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight sides. The path of the second hand is not a closed figure, so it is not a polygon.
3. An angle is formed by two straight lines meeting at a point. The path of the second hand does not form an angle, so it is not an angle.
4. A circle is a perfectly rounded shape with all points equidistant from the center. The path of the second hand forms a complete circle over time, with the center of the clock being the center of the circle.
So, the correct answer is a circle.