Subjects / JC Graphics / Strand 1: 2D Graphics

Geometric constructions

Bisect lines and angles, divide lines, and construct triangles and tangents with compass and set squares.

In review 1st Year Common

15practice questions

Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 5 · Select all that apply: 1 · Numeric answer: 2 · Put in order: 3 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Put in order

Put the steps for bisecting a line AB with a compass in the correct order.

Give each item its position (1 = first).

With the compass point on A, draw arcs above and below the line

Join these two points with a straight line

Mark the two points where the arcs cross

Keeping the same radius, repeat with the compass point on B

Set the compass to a radius greater than half of AB

Hint 1

You need two arcs from each end that cross each other.

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