Question

With the same centre O, draw two circles of radii 4 cm and 2.5 cm.

Answer 1

The required circle can be drawn as follows.

Step 1

First, open the compasses for the required radius 4 cm.

Step 2

Mark a point ‘O’ where we want the centre of the circle to be.

Step 3

Place the pointer of compasses on O.

Step 4

Turn the compasses slowly to draw the circle.

Step 5

Now, open the compasses for 2.5 cm.

Step 6

Again put the pointer of the compasses on point ‘O’ and turn the compasses slowly to draw the circle.