Triangle Constructions (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What tools are used for all triangle constructions?
What tools are used for all triangle constructions?
Compass and straight edge
In SSS construction, what marks the third vertex?
In SSS construction, what marks the third vertex?
The intersection of the arcs
What information is known in SAS construction?
What information is known in SAS construction?
Two sides and the included angle
In ASA construction, how is the third vertex formed?
In ASA construction, how is the third vertex formed?
Arms of angles meet at a point
In right-angled triangle with hypotenuse, what is drawn as the base?
In right-angled triangle with hypotenuse, what is drawn as the base?
The given hypotenuse
In right-angled triangle with acute angle, what is extended to form the hypotenuse?
In right-angled triangle with acute angle, what is extended to form the hypotenuse?
The arm of the angle
What is the first step in SSS construction?
What is the first step in SSS construction?
Draw the base with given length
What tool is used to construct the included angle in SAS construction?
What tool is used to construct the included angle in SAS construction?
A protractor
In right-angled triangle with hypotenuse, where is the perpendicular line constructed?
In right-angled triangle with hypotenuse, where is the perpendicular line constructed?
At the same endpoint as the arc
What is drawn first in ASA construction?
What is drawn first in ASA construction?
The given side as the base
How many types of triangle constructions are covered in the summary?
How many types of triangle constructions are covered in the summary?
Five types
In right-angled triangle with acute angle, where is the perpendicular line drawn?
In right-angled triangle with acute angle, where is the perpendicular line drawn?
At the other endpoint of the base