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Is it possible to contruct a equilateral triangle with a straightedge and a compass?
Yes definitely. Draw a line. Set the compass to the length of that line. Place the point of the compass on one end of the line and prescribe an arc. Place the compass on the other end of the line and prescribe a second arc which intersects the first arc. Where they meet, draw lines to each end of the first line and you will have an equilateral triangle.
When Trisecting a line segment requires a ruler and a compass since a straight edge and compass will not be sufficient?
False
How do you use a ruler and compass to construct an equilateral triangle with sides of lingth 6 cm?
Draw a straight line 6cm long. Put the compass point at one end of the line and extend the compass to the other end of the line. Draw an arc of this radius from each end of the line, Join the point where the arcs intersect to each end of the the line and ypu have your equilateral triangle.
What is the French name for compass?
a compass is called "une boussole" (fem.) in French.
How do you make a 80 degree angle using a ruler and a compass?
Draw a point, and a long straight line through it. Put the centre of the compass over the point, with north on the compass (or zero degrees) on the line. Then draw a second line out from the point at 80 degrees on the compass. You'll then have a 80 degree angle between the lines. It's usually a trick that teachers decide to do on their pupils. A compass is what you use to find north and a pair of compasses is used to draw circles.
What is the name of a line with which a compass aligns?
A needle
What is the name of the line with which a compass aligns?
A needle
1 What is the name of the line with which a compass aligns?
The name of the line for the compass alignment is the index line. The line and the numbers around the outside edge can be used to plot a course to a distant object.
How does a needle on a compass align itself?
if a bar magnet swings freely it will act like a compass.
What are facts that proves the earth is a magnet?
- A compass needle always aligns along the north-south line - The earth stays in its orbit
What magnetized steel needle that aligns with the magnetic of the earth is a?
compass
What is the name of the line which a compass align?
A needle
What happens to a compass when it is brought near a current-carrying wire?
the compass aligns with the magnetic field created by the wire
What makes compasses point to the North pole?
Magnetism. The compass aligns with the magnetic field of the Earth.
How does a compass needle align itself?
A compass has a needle that is magnetized. This needle is suspended so that it can rotate freely and it can align itself with any magnetic field it is exposed to.If you put a magnet close to a compass, the needle will align itself with the magnets magnetic field.It picks up the earth's magnetic field.answer 2 A magnetic compass needle aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality.It picks up the earth's magnetic field.answer 2 A magnetic compass needle aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your locality.
What direction does a compass needle point if a current carrying wire is wrapped around it?
The compass needle aligns itself parallel to the direction of the lines of magnetic force where it happens to be. It does not 'point to a particular pole' for that is beyond the sensibility of a simple bar of metal. I repeat, it aligns itself parallel to the lines of magnetic force ...
How does a compass needle align its self?
The compass needle is magnetic, so it aligns itself with the magnetic poles. For more information on magnetic fields, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field
