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Draw First Chord and Mark Midpoint

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Finding center using chords! #diy #math #tools #home #fabrication #reels

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What happens here

Place a measuring tool, such as a combination square, across the circle to mark a chord (a line segment connecting two points on the circle's circumference). The presenter chooses a length that is easily divisible, in this case, 10 inches. Mark the chord on the circle. Then, locate and mark the midpoint of this chord. For a 10-inch chord, the midpoint would be at 5 inches.

Goal: Create the first chord and identify its exact midpoint.

Tools and materials

  • Combination Square — Measuring and marking the chord on the circle
  • Pencil/Marker — Marking the chord and its midpoint
  • Circle N/A — The object on which the center is to be found

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circle, but I got a lot of comments saying, "Well, why don't you just use two chords?" So, let's go ahead. Let's use two chords. So, let's find a line that's easily divisible. So, let's do We can do 10. So, 10 in here. Half of 10 is five. So, let's mark our five. >> [snorts] >> Let's find another chord. Let's do eight looks good.

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