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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 a line and a circle of radius r (page 19), what is the radius used for the arc drawn from the center of the given circle to intersect the parallel line?
Options
A R
B r
C R + r
Correct Answer
D R - r
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 19, step 2 states: 'From centre of circle, draw an arc, radius R+r to intersect the parallel line at O.'

Hint

See step 2 of the construction on page 19.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 173 of 308
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