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The diagram below shows the partial construction of which shape?

a circle inscribed in a circle
an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle
a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle
a square inscribed in a circle

The diagram below shows the partial construction of which shape? a circle inscribed-example-1

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The annswer is A. Square inscribed in a circle.
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Answer:

The correct option is 2.

Explanation:

Steps for construction of a circle inscribed in a circle:

1. Draw a circle using compass.

2. Draw a diameter of that circle, using the scale.

3. Place the compass on a end point of diameter and draw a full circle, without changing the span on compass.

4. Mark the points of intersection of the two circle.

5. Using scale connect both points of intersection.

6. Using the scale connect each in intersection point with the second end point of diameter.

The diagram below shows the partial construction of a circle inscribed in a circle. Therefore the correct option is 2.

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