Do the activity in small groups. Each group should take a rope of a different length. See the circles made by different groups. Which group made the smallest circle?

Do the activity in small groups. Each group should take a rope of a different length. See the circles made by different groups.

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Chapter 8: Carts and Wheels - Exercises [Page 85]

Chapter 8 Carts and Wheels
Exercises | Q 8 | Page 85

Have you ever gone to a bangle shop?

A bangle can be used to trace a circle. What are the other things around you that you can use to trace a circle?

What if a rectangle was made? Discuss.

Also draw a circle in your notebook using a pencil.

Look at the circles drawn by your friends. Who has drawn the best circle?

Are all the wheels of a bicycle or a bullock-cart of the same radius?

Are all wheels of a tractor or road roller of the same radius?

Have you seen a compass before? How will you use this to make a circle?

- Open your compass.

- Press the tip of the compass on the paper. Hold the compass from the top.

- Without moving the tip, try to move the pencil around.

- Do you get a circle?

Now you can make your own designs like Daljeet had made. How many did you make?

Can a circle have more than one centre?