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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

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In the construction of a regular pentagon (page 7) from a given line AB, what is the radius used for drawing the initial circles centered at A and B?
Options
A Half of AB
B AB itself
Correct Answer
C Twice AB
D The distance CD
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7, step 2 states: 'With A as centre draw a circle of radius AB' and step 3 states: 'With B as centre draw a circle of radius AB'.

Hint

Check steps 2 and 3 of the 'REGULAR PENTAGON' construction guide.

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