Basic Constructions (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Flashcards
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Tools for geometric constructions
Tools for geometric constructions
Compass and straight edge
Purpose of angle bisector
Purpose of angle bisector
Divides angle into two equal parts
First step: angle bisector construction
First step: angle bisector construction
Place compass at vertex and draw arc intersecting both arms
Purpose of perpendicular bisector
Purpose of perpendicular bisector
Perpendicular line that bisects segment into equal parts
Compass radius for perpendicular bisector
Compass radius for perpendicular bisector
More than half the segment length
Objective: perpendicular from point not on line
Objective: perpendicular from point not on line
Line perpendicular to given line through external point
Objective: perpendicular from point on line
Objective: perpendicular from point on line
Line perpendicular to given line through point on it
First step: perpendicular from external point
First step: perpendicular from external point
Place compass at given point and draw arc intersecting line at two points
Number of basic constructions covered
Number of basic constructions covered
Four