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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question
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When constructing a curve tangential to two perpendicular lines, after drawing arcs from centre A, what is the next step to find the centre O of the required curve?
Options
A Draw the required curve from centre A.
B With centres B and C, draw arcs of radius R to intersect at O.
Correct Answer
C Draw a line connecting B and C.
D Bisect the angle formed by the perpendicular lines.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17, step 2 states: 'With centres B and C, radius R, draw arcs to intersect at O.'

Hint

Examine step 2 for 'To Construct a Curve Tangential to two Perpendicular lines' on page 17.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 147 of 308
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