Small, smaller and smallest go in a loop.

CLOCK HANDS

Explanation:

• “Small, smaller and smallest go in a loop.”

The hour, minute, and second hands of a clock continuously move in a circular motion around the clock face.

• “Small is passed by smaller.”

The hour hand (small in time units) is passed by the minute hand (smaller in time units, because it moves faster).

• “Smallest passes them both.”

The second hand (smallest in time units) moves fastest and passes both the hour and minute hands as it ticks around the clock.