Constructions (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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Why must construction arcs be left visible in exams?
Why must construction arcs be left visible in exams?
They show the correct method was used
What property makes the 60° angle construction work?
What property makes the 60° angle construction work?
All angles in equilateral triangle = 60°
What is the key property of a tangent to a circle?
What is the key property of a tangent to a circle?
Perpendicular to radius at contact point
What property do points on a perpendicular bisector have?
What property do points on a perpendicular bisector have?
Equidistant from the segment's endpoints
What property do points on an angle bisector have?
What property do points on an angle bisector have?
Equidistant from the two arms
Where is the circumcentre of a triangle found?
Where is the circumcentre of a triangle found?
Where perpendicular bisectors meet
What is the key property of the circumcentre?
What is the key property of the circumcentre?
Equidistant from all three vertices
Where is the incentre of a triangle found?
Where is the incentre of a triangle found?
Where angle bisectors meet
What is the key property of the incentre?
What is the key property of the incentre?
Equidistant from all three sides
In what ratio does the centroid divide each median?
In what ratio does the centroid divide each median?
2:1
When constructing a perpendicular bisector, what compass radius is needed?
When constructing a perpendicular bisector, what compass radius is needed?
More than half the segment length
What defines a parallelogram?
What defines a parallelogram?
Opposite sides parallel and equal