4.3.c - Drawing Circles (Ellipses)
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating the minor axis of an ellipse in isometric drawing?
💡 Hint: Think about how the ellipse differs from the circle.
Identify the major axis in an isometric ellipse.
💡 Hint: It's the longer diameter.
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Interactive Quizzes
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When drawing an ellipse in isometric view, what is the major axis equivalent to?
💡 Hint: It's what remains unchanged.
True or False: The minor axis should always be the same as the major axis.
💡 Hint: Remember how circles transform into ellipses.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a detailed isometric drawing of a wall-mounted shelf that incorporates round pipes for supports. Include ellipses for circular features and label your axes.
💡 Hint: Remember to keep the proportions consistent.
You're designing a component that needs to fit into a cylindrical housing. Draft your design in isometric view including ellipses for circular holes. Explain how discrepancies in ellipse accuracy could affect your design.
💡 Hint: Think through potential fit problems with misaligned holes.
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