What are the geometric tools?

Geometric tools are the instruments used to draw different

types of geometric shapes. In Math, geometry is the most
crucial topic, where we learn about the shapes of objects.
To draw these shapes, there are different types of tools
with different names used while solving problems based
on geometry. Practical geometry or Euclidean geometry is
the most pragmatic branch of geometry that deals with the
construction of different geometrical figures using
geometric instruments such as rulers, compasses and
protractors.

Geometric Tool – Ruler

Also known as the straightedge, a ruler is used to construct
straight lines and measure the lengths of a line segment.  It is a
straight edge initially used only for drawing straight lines. It can
also be used to measure the distance of the object.  The interval
or the marks mentioned in the ruler is called the “Hash Marks”.
Geometric Tool – Ruler
Also known as the straightedge, a ruler is used to construct
straight lines and measure the lengths of a line segment.  It is a
straight edge initially used only for drawing straight lines. It can
also be used to measure the distance of the object.  The interval
or the marks mentioned in the ruler is called the “Hash Marks”.

Geometric Tool – Compass

It is a ‘V’-shaped tool that holds a pencil on one side of the ‘V’
and a pointer on the other side. The distance between the pencil
and the pointer is adjustable. It is used to trace arcs, circles and
angles. It is also used to mark equal lengths. Compass is one of
the mathematical tools which is used to draw a geometrical
figure, such as a circle. It is also used in the intersection of line
segments and tools, which is used to intersect the line segment
and helps to find the midpoint of the shapes.

Geometric Tool – Protractor

A protractor in Maths is used to measure angles. It is a semi-
circular disc used to draw and measure different types of angles.
It is graduated from 0 to 180 degrees and can be directly used to
measure any angle within its range. It has two sets of markings,
0 to 180 degrees from left to right and vice versa. 
Geometric Tool – Divider
It looks similar to the compasses with its ‘V’-shaped structure. However, it has pointers on both ends
of the ‘V’. The distance between them is adjustable and it is used to measure and compare lengths.

Geometric Tool – Set-Squares

These are the triangular pieces of plastic with some portion between them removed.  With the help
of set squares, we can draw parallel lines, perpendicular lines, make some standard angles, and so
on.