Constructions (OCR GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Tools used in geometric constructions
Tools used in geometric constructions
Compass and ruler
What does a compass draw?
What does a compass draw?
Arcs and circles
What does a ruler draw?
What does a ruler draw?
Straight lines
Meaning of perpendicular
Meaning of perpendicular
At right angles ()
Meaning of bisector
Meaning of bisector
Cutting something in half
What is a perpendicular bisector?
What is a perpendicular bisector?
Line cutting another in half at right angles
Property of perpendicular bisector points
Property of perpendicular bisector points
Equidistant from endpoints
Perpendicular bisector: compass width requirement
Perpendicular bisector: compass width requirement
More than half the line length
SSS triangle: which side to draw first?
SSS triangle: which side to draw first?
Longest side as base
SSS triangle: how to find third vertex?
SSS triangle: how to find third vertex?
Intersection of arcs from other two vertices
What is an angle bisector?
What is an angle bisector?
Line dividing angle into two equal parts
Property of angle bisector points
Property of angle bisector points
Equidistant from the two arms of the angle
Angle bisector: first arc placement
Angle bisector: first arc placement
At vertex, crossing both lines