Question

Draw a circle with radius 3 cm and inscribe an equilateral triangle in it.

Answer 1

Steps of construction: 

(i) Draw a drde with centre 0 and radius= 3 cm. 

(ii) Draw radii OA and OB sudi that LAOB = (360/3) = 120° 

(iii) Join AB. Cut off arcs AC and BC equal to AB. 

(iv) Join AC and BC. 

Δ ABC is the required equilateral triangle.