This mathematics ClipArt gallery offers 21 mages of compasses, a tool used in mechanical drawing and math to create perfect circles of a certain radius, which is adjusted by separating or bringing together the anchor and drawing arms of the compass.
In changing the compass from a small to large radius, hold the legs together with one hand and spin…
Bow compasses should be used on all arcs and circles having a radius of less than 3/4 inch.
Bow compasses should be used on all arcs and circles having a radius of less than 3/4 inch.
In some instruments joints are held in position by lock nuts allowing ample movement of the legs, yet…
To properly change the compass from one size to another, make sure to place legs together while turning…
Illustration of a compass with one leg at point A on the line segment and the other at Point B.
Illustration of a compass with one leg at point O on the line segment and the other at Point M.
Adjusting the needle point so that it is slightly longer than that of the pencil.
A compass is a navigational instrument for determining direction relative to the poles.
"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…
"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…
"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…
"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…
"The compasses, next to the T square and triangles, are used more than any other instrument. A pencil…