ECZ 2012 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4 — Construction and Loci

Question from ECZ 2012 · O-Level Paper 2 · Question 4

(a) Construct triangle PQR in which PQ = 10 cm, PR = 7 cm and QR = 8 cm.[1]

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Draw PQ = 10 cm.

(b) Measure and write the size of angle PRQ.[1]

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Measure angle PRQ with a prot…

(c) On your diagram, draw the locus of points within the triangle which are

(c(i)) equidistant from Q and R,[1]

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Equidistant from the two POINTS Q and R…

(c(ii)) 5 cm from R.[1]

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The locus 5 cm from R is an …

(d) T is a point inside the triangle PQR such that it is 5 cm from R and equidistant from Q and R. Label the point T.[2]

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T must satisfy b…

(e) Another point B within the triangle PQR is nearer to Q than R and greater than or equal to 5 cm from R. Indicate clearly, by shading, the region in which B must lie.[2]

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Nearer to Q than R: the Q side of the perpendicular bisector of QR.

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