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Q: Why do kids need to know how to use a compass and straightedge?
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Why is there a need to use a straightedge and compass to construct geometric figures?

The compass is used to measure angles. The straightedge is used to draw a straight line. The two items together, are used to measure and draw angles and lines in geometric drawings.


Is there a need for students to understand how to use a compass and straightedge?

Very much so in certain aspects of geometry.


Why do you need a compass?

We need compass to know the direction we are going.


A slogan on a Chinese compass?

If you need to know your way get a compass today.


What is the difference between a straightedge and a ruler?

a straightedge need not have measuring increments (inches, centimeters, etc.) while a ruler is a straightedge with measuring increments


Trisecting a line segment by using only a straightedge and compass was proven impossible by advanced algebra.?

You don't need advanced algebra to prove that it is impossible to trisect a line segment using only a straight edge and a compass: anyone knows that you will also need a pencil! And one you have that then there are plenty of easy ways to do it.


Is it possible to construct a perpendicular bisector to any given line segment using only a straightedge and a compass?

Yes, but you will also need a pen or pencil. Also, if the line segment is very long (eg 5 metres) you may have difficulty in finding a compass that will do the trick!


What do you need to know to find a car's velocity?

the car's speedometer and a compass.


What does a compass rose do?

If a person is traveling they would need to know how to read a map, and what the symbols mean. The Compass Rose, is a compass. It gives a map reading direction, from where they currently are, to their end destination.


What do compass rose do?

If a person is traveling they would need to know how to read a map, and what the symbols mean. The Compass Rose, is a compass. It gives a map reading direction, from where they currently are, to their end destination.


Why is magnetic Declination is important?

Because if you need to use your compass to figure out which direction is north,then you need to know by how much the direction the compass points is wrong,and which way. That's the magnetic declination.


What skils does a teacher need?

they need to have patience and they need to know how to cope with kids +they need to be able to teach little kids

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