Do we miss the first second when we look at clocks?

Question

I dont know if this only happens to me, but when i look at a clock, whether digital or regular watch, that second hand seems stuck. Right when i look at the time i notice the second hand seems like it has been on that first second for like 2-3 seconds. but every second after that runs smoothley. it is only that first moment when i lay my eyes on a watch that it takes forever for that first second to pass. anyone else have this happen to them?

i think its because yes, you not only look at the clock right when that first second starts, but because you actually dont notice the first second and get stuck on the 2nd second. so you actually miss the 1 click, and you think the second click is still the first second. ahah dont know if that made sense to you guys.


comments?

Answer 1

Yes this happens to me too..sometimes when I look at the clock the second hand seems to take a step back only for a second and then goes forward....