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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

Question

For constructing a regular hexagon given the distance across flats, which specific set square angle is typically used to draw tangents to the circle at 60 degree points?
Options
A 30º
B 45º
C 60º
Correct Answer
D 90º
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

As per step 4 on Page 4, 'With the 60º set square correctly placed on the Tee-square draw tangents to the circles.' This is specific to constructing a hexagon given the distance across flats.

Hint

Refer to 'REGULAR HEXAGON: Given The Distance Across Flats' on page 4, specifically step 4.

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