Practice Drawing Circles (Ellipses) - 4.3.c | Unit 4: Technical Drawing & CAD Basics | IB Grade 8 Product Design
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Drawing Circles (Ellipses)

4.3.c - Drawing Circles (Ellipses)

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Question 1 Easy

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.

Question 2 Easy

Identify the major axis in an isometric ellipse.

💡 Hint: It's the longer diameter.

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Question 1

When drawing an ellipse in isometric view, what is the major axis equivalent to?

True diameter
Scaled diameter
Minor diameter

💡 Hint: It's what remains unchanged.

Question 2

True or False: The minor axis should always be the same as the major axis.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how circles transform into ellipses.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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