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A compass draws all points that are equidistant from a fixed point thereby creating a locus of points for a circle?
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A circle is the locus of all points equidistant from a given point, which is the center of the circle, and a circle can be drawn with a compass. (The phrase "locus of points for a circle" does not seem to be conventionally defined.)
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How do you divide a circle in to 6th equal parts?
If you have a protractor: Draw a line from the center of the circle to the outside (radius), then measure 60 degrees and draw another line. If you have a compass: Draw a circle using the compass, then, using your compass, place the compass needle on the edge of the circle, draw another circle (KEEP THE RADIUS THE SAME). Your two circles should have two intersection points. Place the needle on one of the intersection points and repeat the process. I suggest you look at:
How do you draw a tangent to a circle from a point on its circumference?
Short instructions:Construct the diameter of the circle at the tangent point Construct a line at right angles to the diameter at the tangent point. this is a tangent to the circle at that point.Detailed instructions with compass and straight edge:Given: circle C with a point T on the circumference Sought: Tangent to C at TFind the center circle CPlace the needle of the compass on the (circumference of) circle C (anywhere), draw a circle [circle 1] (I think circle 1 has to be smaller than twice the diameter of circle C).Without changing the compass size, place the needle of the compass on the intersection of circles C and circle 1, draw a circle (circle 2)Without changing the compass size, place the needle of the compass on the other intersection of circles C and circle 1, draw a circle (circle 3)Connect the intersections of circle 1 and circle 2 (one is outside and one inside circle A) this we call [ line 1]Connect the intersections of circle 2 and circle 3 (also here one is outside and one inside C) [line 2]The intersection of line 1 and Line 2 is [O]. This is the center of circle CDraw a line [line 3] from [O] through [T] and beyondConstruct the diameter of the circle at [T] (the point for the tangent) and extend it beyond the circumference of circle C With your compass needle at [T] mark off equal distances on [line 3] inside and outside circle C. We call these points [4] & [5]Increase the compass size somewhat and with the needle at [4] draw a circle [circle 4]Without changing the compass draw [circle 5] centered on [5]Construct a line perpendicular to line 3 at [T]The line through the intersections of circle 4 and circle 5 is the sought tangent at [T]Note: although the instructions say "draw a circle" often it is sufficient to just mark a short arc of the circle at the appropriate place. This will keep the drawing cleaner and easier to interpret.
What is a round figure whose surface is at all points equidistant from the center?
circle or sphere
Is a circle a 360 sided figure?
No, because if a circle has a set amount of sides, then it must have a certain amount of angles, reguiring the vertex of the angle to be farther from the center than say,the midpoint of its adjacent angle. This violates a criterion of a circle, because not all (no matter how small the difference is) radii are equidistant from the center.
How do you find the center of the circle?
-- Draw any two random chords of the circle. -- Construct the perpendicular bisector of each chord. -- The perpendicular bisectors intersect at the center of the circle. All of this can be done with a compass, an unmarked straight-edge, and a pencil.
A compass draws all points a given distance from a fixed point thereby creating a locus of points for a circle?
True
A compass draws all points at a uniform distance from a fixed point thereby creating a locus of points for a circle?
true
What does a maths compass do?
the compass of math is used in making arcs and circles. with the use of a compass, a person can draw an axact circle where the points on the circle are equidistant from the center.
What can be said about two congruent chords in a circle?
They are equidistant from the center of the circle !They are equidistant from the center of the circle.
What is the point in a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circle?
It is the centre of the circle
What is a point equidistant from every point of the circle?
It is the center of the circle
The center of a circumscribed circle?
Is equidistant from all points on the circle.
What is the point that is equidistant from all points on a circle?
The center of the circle.
What can said about two congruent chords in a circle?
They are equidistant from the center of the circle
Define the center of a circle?
The center of a circle is the point from which all points on the circle are equidistant.
Locus of points equidistant from a point?
circle
What is a true about any two congruent chords in a circle?
They are equidistant from the center of the circle.
