Constructions
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1. Division of a Line Segment in a Given Ratio
- A line segment can be divided internally in a given ratio by using a ray, equal divisions on the ray, and a parallel line.
- For ratio 2 : 3, the total number of equal points marked on the auxiliary ray is 5.
- The point on the segment is obtained by drawing a line through the correct marked point parallel to the line joining the last marked point to the other end of the segment.
2. Construction of Triangles
- A triangle can be constructed when enough data is given to fix it uniquely.
- The main construction types are SSS, SAS, ASA, RHS, perimeter with base angles, sum of two sides, difference of two sides, and two sides with a median.
- In SSS, all three sides are given.
3. Similar Triangles by Scale Factor
- A triangle similar to a given triangle can be constructed using a scale factor.
- Scale factor means the ratio of the sides of the new triangle to the corresponding sides of the given triangle.
- For scale factor 3/5, 5 equal points are marked on the auxiliary ray.
4. Tangents to a Circle
- A tangent to a circle at a point on the circle is perpendicular to the radius at that point.
- To draw a tangent at a point on the circle, join the centre to the point and draw a perpendicular at that point.
- To draw tangents from an external point, join the point to the centre, bisect that segment, and draw an auxiliary circle.
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