Constructions (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What tools are used for advanced line and angle constructions?
What tools are used for advanced line and angle constructions?
Compass and straight edge
Which tasks do advanced constructions involve?
Which tasks do advanced constructions involve?
Dividing segments, parallel lines, angles
What is the first step in constructing a line parallel to a given line through a point?
What is the first step in constructing a line parallel to a given line through a point?
Draw a transversal from the point
When constructing a parallel line, what angle is constructed at the given point?
When constructing a parallel line, what angle is constructed at the given point?
Equal to angle between transversal and line
What is the result when the parallel line construction is completed?
What is the result when the parallel line construction is completed?
New line is parallel to given line
What is the first step to divide a segment into equal parts?
What is the first step to divide a segment into equal parts?
Draw a ray at an arbitrary angle
To divide a segment into 3 equal parts, how many equal segments are marked on the ray?
To divide a segment into 3 equal parts, how many equal segments are marked on the ray?
Three equal segments
What is drawn through the intermediate marks when dividing a segment?
What is drawn through the intermediate marks when dividing a segment?
Parallel lines
To divide a segment into equal parts, how many equal segments are marked on the ray?
To divide a segment into equal parts, how many equal segments are marked on the ray?
equal segments
What is the first step in constructing an angle of a specific measure?
What is the first step in constructing an angle of a specific measure?
Draw a circle centred at the vertex
What tool is used to measure the desired angle on the arc?
What tool is used to measure the desired angle on the arc?
A protractor