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 Construct Basic Loci
Circle, Race Track, Angles Bisector & Perpendicular Bisector

A locus is a point, line or shading that shows all the points that satisfy a given rule. You need to know the
general shape of the solution and how to draw the constructions.

The most common loci rules are: The solution shape is a: Construction Method:
1. The fixed distance from a single point Æ Circle Compasses centred on the point
2. The equidistance from two points Æ Perpendicular Bisector See ‘Constructions’
3. The equidistance from two lines Æ Angle Bisector See ‘Constructions’
4. The fixed distance from a line Æ Race Track Shape This construction is shown below

Examples

1. A goat is attached to a 4. Draw the area of the Draw a rough ¾ circle

rope of length 5m, which 5m shape 2cm away from centre A and B. With the
is attached to a post A. the line AB compasses near the centre
Draw the maximum area A of the line, draw an
that the goat can move. arc above
and below
2 cm the line.
A
2. A ship must sail a
route equidistant ships route A B
from two buoys A
and B. Draw its
Draw a line touching the top of the two ¾ circles
route. and the top arc. Draw a line touching the bottom
B
of the two ¾ circles and the bottom arc.
3. A shot-putter throws a shot to a A
point equidistant between the two
lines AB and BC. Draw the
line showing all the points
where the shot may land. A B

B C