
Construct an isosceles triangle with a base of length and the equal sides measuring each.

Important Questions on Practical Geometry

The steps to construct a in which and are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange the steps in the correct order.
(a) With as the centre and a radius of , draw an arc on ray . Label the point of intersection as .
(b) Draw a line segment of length .
(c) With the help of compasses, construct an angle of measure at point .
(d) Join points and . is the required triangle.




The measurements were given to construct triangle using criterion. Construct the triangle and discuss whether the measurements are sufficient.

The steps to construct a where , and side are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange then in the correct order.
(a) Draw another ray at point such that .
(b) Draw a line segment of length .
(c) Name the point of intersection of the two rays, and , as . is the required triangle.
(d) Draw a ray from point such that .

Given below are the steps of constructing a where and . Complete them by filling in the blank.
(a) Draw a line segment of length _____.
(b) Using a protractor draw a ray from point such that __________.
(c) Draw a ray from point such that __________.
(d) Label the point of intersection of rays _____ and _____ as _____. is the required triangle.
