How to draw a circle using compass?

Activity

Draw different on the circles. Measure the distance between center and a point on the circle. Find whether the distances are same or different.

How to draw a circle using compass?

Look at your geometry box and identify the compass. A compass has 2 arms.

EXAMPLE

Draw a circle of radius 5cm using a compass.

Step 1 Take a compass and fix the pencil in it.

Step 2 Measure 5cm on the compass by using a ruler.

Step 3 Fix firmly the needle of the compass on a point in the paper.

Step 4 Move the pencil around it in any direction till you return to the starting point.