Loci and Construction (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is a locus?
What is a locus?
A line or region of points meeting a rule
What shape is created by all points at a fixed distance from a single point?
What shape is created by all points at a fixed distance from a single point?
A circle
What shape do points at a fixed distance from a line create?
What shape do points at a fixed distance from a line create?
A sausage shape
Points equidistant from two lines form which locus?
Points equidistant from two lines form which locus?
An angle bisector
What locus do points equidistant from two given points create?
What locus do points equidistant from two given points create?
A perpendicular bisector
What angle can be constructed using a compass without a protractor by making arcs?
What angle can be constructed using a compass without a protractor by making arcs?
Which tools are essential for accurate loci constructions?
Which tools are essential for accurate loci constructions?
Ruler and compass
Why should you keep your compass setting consistent during construction?
Why should you keep your compass setting consistent during construction?
For accurate and correct constructions
Should you rub out compass marks after completing a construction?
Should you rub out compass marks after completing a construction?
No, leave them visible
How do you construct a perpendicular bisector of two points?
How do you construct a perpendicular bisector of two points?
Make arcs from both points, then connect