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Constructing a Circle

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Arrange the following steps for constructing a circle in the correct order.
A. Place the compass on the marked centre and slowly rotate it to draw a circle.
B. Widen the compass to the required radius.
C. Keep the length between the arms of the compass fixed and mark a centre 'O'.

A

A - B - C

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B - C - A

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C

C - A - B

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C - B - A

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Solution

The correct option is B B - C - A
Steps for constructing a circle:

Widen the compass to the required radius.

Keep the length between the arms of the compass fixed and mark a centre 'O'.

Place the compass on the marked centre and slowly rotate it to draw a circle.

Therefore, the correct order of the given steps is : B - C - A .

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