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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question
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When constructing a regular hexagon given the distance across corners, after drawing the circle and perpendicular lines, what is the next step according to the document?
Options
A Draw tangents to the circle at the top and bottom.
B Step off the radius of the circle using the ends of the horizontal line as starting points.
Correct Answer
C Use a 60º set square to draw more lines.
D Bisect the diameter of the circle.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5, step 3 says: 'Using the ends of the horizontal line as starting point step off the radius of the circle round it.'

Hint

Examine step 3 under 'REGULAR HEXAGON: Given the Distance Across Corners' on page 5.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 136 of 308
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