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2. Straightedge and compass construction - Wikipedia

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   The "straightedge" and "compass" of straightedge-and-compass constructions are idealized versions of real-world rulers and compasses. The straightedge is an infinitely long edge with no markings on it. It can only be used to draw a line segment between two points, or to extend an existing line segment.

3. Compass (drawing tool) - Wikipedia

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   A beam compass and a regular compass Using a compass A compass with an extension accessory for larger circles A bow compass capable of drawing the smallest possible circles. A compass, also commonly known as a pair of compasses, is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or arcs.

4. Geometric drawing - Wikipedia

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   Geometric drawing made with ruler and compass. Geometric drawing consists of a set of processes for constructing geometric shapes and solving problems with the use of a ruler without graduation and the compass (drawing tool). [1] [2] Modernly, such studies can be done with the aid of software, which simulates the strokes performed by these ...

5. Constructible polygon - Wikipedia

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   Compass and straightedge constructions are known for all known constructible polygons. If n = pq with p = 2 or p and q coprime, an n-gon can be constructed from a p-gon and a q-gon. If p = 2, draw a q-gon and bisect one of its central angles. From this, a 2q-gon can be constructed.

6. Technical drawing tool - Wikipedia

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   The compass is used to draw arcs and circles. A drawing board was used to hold the drawing media in place; later boards included drafting machines that sped the layout of straight lines and angles. Tools such as templates and lettering guides assisted in the drawing of repetitive elements such as circles, ellipses, schematic symbols and text.

7. Ruler - Wikipedia

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   In geometry, straight lines between points may be drawn using a straightedge (ruler without any markings on it). Furthermore, it is also used to draw accurate graphs and tables. A ruler and compass construction is a construction that uses a ruler and a compass. It is possible to bisect an angle into two equal parts with a ruler and compass.

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9. Heptadecagon - Wikipedia

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   Publication by C. F. Gauss in Intelligenzblatt der allgemeinen Literatur-Zeitung. As 17 is a Fermat prime, the regular heptadecagon is a constructible polygon (that is, one that can be constructed using a compass and unmarked straightedge): this was shown by Carl Friedrich Gauss in 1796 at the age of 19. [1]