Constructions (OCR GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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Which two tools are used for geometric constructions?
Which two tools are used for geometric constructions?
Compass and ruler
What is a compass used for in constructions?
What is a compass used for in constructions?
Draw arcs & circles, transfer distances
What does 'perpendicular' mean?
What does 'perpendicular' mean?
At right angles ()
What does 'bisector' mean?
What does 'bisector' mean?
Cutting something in half
What is a perpendicular bisector?
What is a perpendicular bisector?
Line cutting segment in half at
When constructing a triangle with three given sides (SSS), which side should you draw first?
When constructing a triangle with three given sides (SSS), which side should you draw first?
The longest side
In SSS triangle construction, how is the third vertex found?
In SSS triangle construction, how is the third vertex found?
Intersection of two arcs
When constructing a perpendicular bisector, how wide should the compass be set?
When constructing a perpendicular bisector, how wide should the compass be set?
More than half the line length
What property do points on a perpendicular bisector have?
What property do points on a perpendicular bisector have?
Equidistant from the endpoints
Where should the compass point be placed first when constructing an angle bisector?
Where should the compass point be placed first when constructing an angle bisector?
At the angle's vertex
What does an angle bisector create?
What does an angle bisector create?
Two equal angles
What property do points on an angle bisector have?
What property do points on an angle bisector have?
Equidistant from the two arms