1. Choose the Right triangle. As the sand falls through the holes, these holes can be connected with three lines that meet at one point. The three lines are called, perpendicular internal bisector.

2. Make sure the distance from the point where the lines meet to each vertex is the same using compasses. Also, explain the result with the properties of perpendicular internal bisector.

3. Based on the point where the lines met, draw a circle that contains one vertex of the triangle and make sure the other two vertexes are contained as well.

4. Based on the point from step 3, draw a circle again that contains one vertex of the triangle and make sure the other two vertices are on the circle as well.

5. Look at the pile of sand made in the box and observe the outcenter of the triangle.

 

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