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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question
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In the general construction method for regular polygons (page 8), after bisecting 4 and 6 to obtain point 5, how are points 7, 8, 9, etc., produced?
Options
A By drawing lines through point 5 to the circumference.
B By stepping off arcs 4-5 starting from 6.
Correct Answer
C By bisecting the angles of the polygon.
D By using a compass to draw circles from point 5.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8, step 5 states: 'Step off arcs 4-5 starting from 6 to produce 7, 8, 9, ..., n'.

Hint

Review step 5 under 'REGULAR POLYGONS' construction on page 8.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 139 of 308
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