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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question
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To construct a curve of radius R tangential to two perpendicular lines (page 17), after marking points B and C on the lines (distance R from the corner A), what radius is used for the arcs drawn from centers B and C to find the center O?
Options
A R/2
B 2R
C R
Correct Answer
D The distance BC
Correct Answer

Option C 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 of 'To Construct a Curve Tangential to two Perpendicular lines'.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 171 of 308
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