The Circle
The Circle: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Construction of Circles with Given Radius Using Compasses & Construction of Diameters of Circles Using Ruler and Compasses etc.
Important Questions on The Circle
Construct a circle with diameter and centre .

Draw a circle having diameter of length .

Draw a circle of diameter 8 cm.Construct a pair of tangent to the circle. from a point A, 7cm away from its centreO.

Draw a Circle of Diameter 6.4 Cm. Draw Tangents from Point R.which is at a Distance Equal to Its Diameter from the Centre.

Draw a circle of radius 6 cm. Draw its diameter and name it AB. Using compasses and ruler, construct the perpendicular bisector of AB. Does it pass through the center of the circle?




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








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.
