Loci and Construction — Worked Examples (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Approach for loci with multiple conditions?
Approach for loci with multiple conditions?
Draw each locus first, then find overlap area
Common mistake in loci problems
Common mistake in loci problems
Drawing all conditions at once, not individually
How to show points within set distance
How to show points within set distance
Draw circle/arc with compasses at that radius
Finding points equidistant from 2 points
Finding points equidistant from 2 points
Use perpendicular bisector method
Purpose of compasses in construction
Purpose of compasses in construction
Essential for creating circles and arcs
Why leave construction lines visible
Why leave construction lines visible
Shows your working/method
When to use ruler not compasses
When to use ruler not compasses
When lines are at right angles to each other
What if you use ruler when compasses required?
What if you use ruler when compasses required?
Lose marks even if answer is correct
First step with wordy loci problems
First step with wordy loci problems
Draw the situation clearly
Why precision crucial in loci work
Why precision crucial in loci work
Small errors lead to incorrect final answers