2007-04-29 08:39:38 · 4 answers · asked by Richard A 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
It is a circle with a polygon inside. All of the vertices of the polygon must be touching the edge of the circle.
2007-04-29 08:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mathlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The circle would be perfectly round as any circle would be, the size of the circle is determined by the object drawn inside it. This could be a triangle, rectangle, square or any polygon. All the corners of the polygon inscribed inside the circle must touch some point on the circle.
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2007-04-29 15:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by Stratman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the smallest circle that just encloses the object being circumscribed. For example, a circle circumscribing a square would be centered on the square center and intersect each of the four corners of the square.
2007-04-29 15:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by wjd22 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a tricky question... Best approach is to ask an (orthodox) rabbi.
2007-04-29 15:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋