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Minor Arc

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1. **Problem Statement:** Identify which of the given arcs is a minor arc on the circle. 2. **Definition:** A minor arc is an arc of a circle that is smaller than a semicircle (less than 180 degrees). 3. **Given Points:** Points on the circle are B, E, A, D, with O as the center. 4. **Analyze each arc:** - Arc BEA: passes through points B, E, and A. Since E lies between A and C (with C outside the circle), arc BEA likely covers more than half the circle, making it a major arc. - Arc ABD: passes through points A, B, and D. Points A and B are on opposite sides of the circle horizontally, and D is at the top. This arc likely covers more than half the circle, so it is a major arc. - Arc DAE: passes through points D, A, and E. Since E lies between A and C (downward right), this arc is less than half the circle, making it a minor arc. - Arc EBA: passes through points E, B, and A. This arc likely covers more than half the circle, so it is a major arc. 5. **Conclusion:** The minor arc among the options is **arc DAE**. **Final answer:** D. arc DAE