How can we measure a curved lines with the help of a divider ?


  •  Let AB be a curved line which is to be measured.
  • Take a divider and open its legs to cover some convenient distance say 1 cm. 

  • Place one end of the divider at the starting point of the curved line.

  • Now, move step by step to another end. The number of steps taken to reach the other end of the line is counted.

  • Length of the curve will be (Distance between divider legs) x (Number of steps)

  • If some of the portions of the line are left out,  measure them separately, and add this to the final reading.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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