Question

question 7 of 10

a compass draws all points at a uniform distance from a fixed point, thereby creating a locus of points for a circle.

a. true

b. false

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of a circle

A circle is defined geometrically as the locus of all points in a plane that are at a constant (uniform) distance from a fixed point (the center).

Evaluate the action of a compass

A compass operates by keeping one point fixed on the paper while rotating the pencil end at a fixed, uniform distance from that center point, which precisely traces out this locus.

Determine the truth value

Since the statement accurately describes both the geometric definition of a circle and how a compass functions, the statement is true.

Answer:

• A. True (Correct answer)
• B. False