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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

Question

When constructing a regular hexagon given the distance across flats, what is the first step?
Options
A Draw vertical and horizontal lines across the diameter.
B Draw tangents to the circle using a Tee-square.
C Draw a circle of diameter equal to the given distance.
Correct Answer
D Join the tangents to produce the hexagon.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4, step 1 states: 'Draw a circle of diameter equal to the given distance.'

Hint

Check the first step for 'REGULAR HEXAGON: Given The Distance Across Flats' on page 4.

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