Triangle Construction (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What does SSS stand for in triangle construction?
What does SSS stand for in triangle construction?
Side-Side-Side
How many triangles can be formed with three given side lengths using SSS?
How many triangles can be formed with three given side lengths using SSS?
Only one
Which tools are needed for SSS triangle construction?
Which tools are needed for SSS triangle construction?
Ruler and compasses
In SSS construction, what marks the position of the third vertex?
In SSS construction, what marks the position of the third vertex?
Where the two arcs intersect
What does SAS stand for in triangle construction?
What does SAS stand for in triangle construction?
Side-Angle-Side
Which tools are needed for SAS triangle construction?
Which tools are needed for SAS triangle construction?
Ruler and protractor
What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?
What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?
Angle-Side-Angle
What does RHS stand for in right-angled triangle construction?
What does RHS stand for in right-angled triangle construction?
Right angle-Hypotenuse-Side
What is the ambiguous case in triangle construction?
What is the ambiguous case in triangle construction?
Two sides & non-included angle given
Why can the ambiguous case produce two different triangles?
Why can the ambiguous case produce two different triangles?
Third vertex can be in two places
What are all four essential tools for triangle construction exams?
What are all four essential tools for triangle construction exams?
Pencil, ruler, compasses, protractor
Should construction marks be left visible in exams?
Should construction marks be left visible in exams?
Yes, examiners need to see them