Segment Copying with a Safety Compass

The video tutorial explains how to copy a segment using a safety compass. It begins with creating a ray longer than the given segment. The compass is then used to measure the original segment, and this measurement is transferred to the ray to create a new segment of equal length. The tutorial emphasizes aligning the compass correctly and marking the endpoints accurately to ensure the copied segment matches the original.

What is the first step in copying a segment using a safety compass?

• Align the compass with the segment

• Create a ray longer than the segment

• Mark the segment on the ray

• Identify the segment to be copied

Why is it important to create a ray longer than the given segment?

• To avoid errors in alignment

• To make the process faster

• To have extra space for adjustments

• To ensure the compass can measure accurately

How do you ensure the compass is aligned correctly with the segment?

• By marking the midpoint of the segment

• By measuring the segment twice

• By using the brass ring and aligning it with the endpoint

• By using a ruler for accuracy

What should you remember when aligning the compass with the ray?

• The position of the brass ring

• The angle of the ray

• The hole used on the compass

• The length of the segment

What is the final step in copying a segment onto the ray?

• Align the compass with the original segment

• Measure the segment again

• Mark the endpoint on the ray

• Recreate the movement of the compass

How do you verify that the copied segment is accurate?

• By checking the length with a ruler

• By ensuring both endpoints match the original

• By measuring the angle of the ray

• By comparing it with another segment