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Why must the compass point be placed on points a and b On a perpendicular line?
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How do you find a point which is equidistant from two other points?
-- Draw a line segment from one point to the other.-- Construct the perpendicular bisector of the line segment..-- Every point on the perpendicular bisector of the line segmentis equidistant from the two original points.==========================================================================Whereupon the first contributor observed:Yes, that works, no matter how you set the compass, as long as it's more than 1/2 the distancebetween the two points. Every setting of the compass will give you a pair of points that areequal distances from the original two. As you find more and more of them ... with differentsettings of the compass ... you'll see that all the equal-distance points you're finding all lieon the same straight line. That line is the perpendicular bisector of the line between the twooriginal points, just as we described up above.
How many points do perpendicular lines share?
Perpendicular lines will only share one point: the point of intersection, where the two lines meet.
What is the locus point equidistant from two points AB that are 8 cm apart?
The locus point is the perpendicular bisector of AB. The locus point is the perpendicular bisector of AB.
Does perpendicular lines intersect in exactly two points?
No, just one point.
What is a process you would use to create the perpendicular bisector to a segment AB using only an unmarked straightedge and an unmarked compass?
Open the compass to a width greater than half the length of AB.Place the compass point at A.Draw arcs above and below the line AB.Move the compass point to B WITHOUT changing the compass setting.Draw arcs above and below AB to intersect them at X and Y.Join XY.XY is the perpendicular bisector of AB.7. Celebrate the successful completion of the task!
How do you find a point which is equidistant from two other points?
-- Draw a line segment from one point to the other.-- Construct the perpendicular bisector of the line segment..-- Every point on the perpendicular bisector of the line segmentis equidistant from the two original points.==========================================================================Whereupon the first contributor observed:Yes, that works, no matter how you set the compass, as long as it's more than 1/2 the distancebetween the two points. Every setting of the compass will give you a pair of points that areequal distances from the original two. As you find more and more of them ... with differentsettings of the compass ... you'll see that all the equal-distance points you're finding all lieon the same straight line. That line is the perpendicular bisector of the line between the twooriginal points, just as we described up above.
Where will a compass point if you face south?
If you point the north side of the compass away from you the compass will point south. Because the needle always points north (magnetism).
What does a compass needle point do?
It points to true north.
Where does a compass point during winter?
Compass points always towards Earth's magnetic north.
What way will a compass point in Uruguay?
the compass would point north because it Always points north unless you are at the north pole. :)
Which is the point to which a compass always points?
Type your answer here... north
Do perpendicular lines intersect in at least two points?
Perpendicular lines intersect at one point only.
How many points do perpendicular lines share?
Perpendicular lines will only share one point: the point of intersection, where the two lines meet.
Does a compass point to the geographic north pole?
No. The compass needle points toward the magnetic north pole.
Why does a compass point in different directions?
Its ovious why a compass points in different directions. For example, if your going north, the compass points north because your going that direction. Theres also a magnet concealed in the compass. How does the compass know what direction yoiur going. Earth it self is a magnet. When you head that direction, it will point
Joaquin is constructing the perpendicular bisector of line AB. What should be his first step?
Place the point if the compass on point B and draw an arc across AB.
Why must the compass point be placed on the points where the arc intersects with the original line?
In order to bisect an angle is the normal way by joining the vertex of the lines with the double arc that is created
