Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Minute hand turns \(360^{\circ}\) in 60 min, i.e. \(6^{\circ}\) per minute. Hour hand turns \(360^{\circ}\) in 720 min, i.e. \(0.5^{\circ}\) per minute.
Step 2: After 40 Minutes
Minute hand: \(40\times 6 = 240^{\circ}\)
Hour hand: \(40\times 0.5 = 20^{\circ}\) (both measured from the 12 mark)
Step 3: Separation
\(240^{\circ} - 20^{\circ} = 220^{\circ}\), option D.
Final Answer:
The angular separation is 220 degrees.
\[ \boxed{\text{(D) }220^{\circ}} \]