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#1 2005-12-03 22:07:30
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Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
Two cute little animations I just made: Using Ruler and Drafting Triangle (Language Note: US=Triangle, UK=Set Square)
Did I get them right?
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#2 2005-12-03 22:42:39
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
I like it. I especially like that you're using MathsIsFun merchandise.
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#3 2005-12-03 22:55:44
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
Good job! Very neat.
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#4 2005-12-03 23:40:05
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
I especially like that you're using MathsIsFun merchandise.
You managed to decipher the text? Correct! I drafted both the Ruler and Triangle/Square. I even took the trouble to mark them in inches and cm.
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#5 2005-12-06 22:08:32
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
The protractor got jealous!
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#6 2005-12-07 02:36:18
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
Very nice. I made up a puzzle from it, too. Try to fit the protractor into the orange shape, so that it doesn't touch the orange lines at all. It's quite easy, but still, I made it up and I am proud of this achievement.
Why did the vector cross the road?
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#7 2005-12-07 08:30:56
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
LOL! ... maybe I should create a line of "fit the protratactor into the polygon" puzzles!
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#8 2005-12-07 10:36:03
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
Rod, you are getting very good at this, I love it all!
Is it possible that you can make a thing that lets you move the protractor and the pencil around?
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#9 2005-12-07 17:37:38
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Re: Using Ruler and Triangle (Set-Square)
Thanks, Rora.
You mean like place a ruler, drag the pencil and a straigh line gets draw, then place protractor and use pencil to place a dot at a certain angle?
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