How to Create the Star of David Using a Pencil, Ruler and Compass

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a circle.

   Let us name the end points of the diameter as A and B. (Diameter of a circle is a line segment which connects two points lying on the circle while simultaneously passing through the center of the circle) , Let us call these points as P and Q. , Let us call these points as M and N. ,, Erase the unnecessary constructions and color it if you so wish.
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   Step 2: Draw any diameter of the circle.

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   Step 3: Without changing the width of the compass

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   Step 4: place its spike on A and draw two arcs

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   Step 5: one on each side of the diameter

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   Step 6: cutting the circle at two different points.

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   Step 7: Without changing the width of the compass

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   Step 8: now place its spike on B (the other end of the diameter) and draw two arcs

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   Step 9: one on each side of the diameter

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    Step 10: again cutting the circle at two different points.

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    Step 11: Join the following 6 pairs of points with line segments: B and P B and Q P and Q A and M A and N M and N

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    Step 12: You just constructed the Star of David in its exact shape!

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