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A circle is centered at \(O\). Diameter \(AC\) is given, and a perpendicular diameter through \(O\) will meet the circle at \(B\) and \(D\). Construct the inscribed square by stating the \(\text{two}\) diameters, central gaps, connection order, and result.

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An inscribed regular figure is controlled by vertex spacing before any sides are drawn. We’ll treat the given diameter as one opposite pair, construct the relationship that produces the second pair, and then distinguish circular order from diagonal order so the equal quarter-turn gaps become the boundary of the intended polygon.

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first diameter = AC; second diameter = through O at 60°; central gaps = 60°; connection = A-B-C-D-A; result = square

first diameter = AC; second diameter = perpendicular B,D; central gaps = 90°; connection = A-B-D-C; result = square

first diameter = AC; second diameter = perpendicular B,D; central gaps = 90°; connection = A-C-B-D-A; result = square

first diameter = AC; second diameter = perpendicular through O meeting B,D; central gaps = four 90° angles; connection = A-B-C-D-A; result = inscribed square

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A circle is centered at \(O\). Diameter \(AC\) is given, and a perpendicular diameter through \(O\) will meet the circle at \(B\) and \(D\). Construct the inscribed square by stating the \(\text{two}\) diameters, central gaps, connection order, and result.

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