Construction of Circles
Construction of Circles: Overview
From this topic, we will enhance our knowledge on pairs of perpendicular and parallel lines. We will discuss the conditions of two lines to be parallel or perpendicular. Furthermore, we will explore some figures of intersecting lines.
Important Questions on Construction of Circles
Draw circles of radii each having the same centre . What is the name given to such circles?

With a given center and a given radius, only one circle can be drawn.

Draw a circle whose radius is cm.

Draw a circle whose radius is cm.

Draw a circle whose radius is cm.

Draw a circle whose radius is cm.

Draw a circle whose radius is cm.

Draw a circle whose radius is cm.

The line segments joining the center and a point on the circle is called a radius

Draw a circle with radius .

Draw a line segment . Construct a circle on as diameter. Take any point on this circle and measure .

Mark a point O. With O as centre draw circles with radii .

The student in the following figure has to draw a circle with the given radius. So the student has placed the compass on the scale as shown. If he has placed the compass correctly put if not put . Take correct measurement and construct the circle in your book.

The student in the following figure has to draw a circle with the given radius. So the student has placed the compass on the scale as shown. If he has placed the compass correctly put if not put . Take correct measurement and construct the circle in your book.

The student in the following figure has to draw a circle with the given radius. So the student has placed the compass on the scale as shown. If he has placed the compass correctly put if not put . Take correct measurement and construct the circle in your book.

The student in the following figure has to draw a circle with the given radius. So the student has placed the compass on the scale as shown. If he has placed the compass correctly put if not put . Take correct measurements and construct the circle in your book.

Construct a circle with the following radius.

Construct a circle with the following radius.

Construct a circle with the following radius.

Construct a circle with the following radius.
