Circle-only constructions

circles

circle by two points

Which constructions are possible using only the circle construction tool?

In 1797 an Italian geometer, Lorenzo Mascheroni, proved that every compass-and-straight-edge construction can be done with a compass alone. For this reason such constructions are still called Mascheroni constructions.

Try these challenges. You will be constructing points and circles only - no lines. Some of the harder solutions are based on Martin Gardner's Mathematical Circus - see Sources.

Easier

Harder

pointer Construct a symmetric point
pointer Construct the equilateral triangle ABC
pointer Construct a perpendicular
pointer Construct the 60° rhombus
pointer Double the length AB
pointer Construct a regular hexagon
pointer Construct the midpoint of AB
pointer Construct the square ABCD
pointer Construct a square given diagonal corners
pointer Construct the bisector of an arc
pointer Construct a ratio
pointer Construct the circumcircle of ABC
pointer Construct the centre of a circle
pointer Divide a circle into quarters
pointer Construct a regular pentagon

 


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