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To make figures, we use

  • Ruler
  • Compass
  • Divider
  • Set Square
  • Protractor

 

Ruler

Different Tools used while drawing construction - Part 2

A ruler as markings in cm and mm.

To measure length, and to draw line segments, we use ruler

For more details, please check how to use a ruler (link)

 

Compass

Different Tools used while drawing construction - Part 3

A compass has 1 pointed end, and 1 pencil end.

It is used to draw angles, arcs and circle

 

Divider

Different Tools used while drawing construction - Part 4

 

Set Squares

Different Tools used while drawing construction - Part 5

Set squares are two triangular shaped pieces

One has angles 90°, 45°, 45°

Other has angles 90°, 60°, 30°

It is used to draw perpendicular and parallel lines

 

Protractor

Different Tools used while drawing construction - Part 6

To measure any angle,

We use protector.

It is also called a ‘D’

Learn how to measure angles with a Protractor

 

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Davneet Singh has done his B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He has been teaching from the past 14 years. He provides courses for Maths, Science, Social Science, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science at Teachoo.