Ali was asked to construct a square ABCD for which, the diagonal AC alone is given. He was given a compass and a straight edge (a ruler with NO markings). P is said to be the point of intersection of the diagonals of the square. Which of the following will be Ali's second step of construction?
Perpendicular bisector of AC
Steps of Construction:
1) Draw diagonal AC of given length.
2) Draw the perpendicular bisector AC to meet AC at P.
3) With P as the centre and radius AP, cut arcs B and D on the perpendicular bisector.
4) Join AB, BC, CD and DA.
We have constructed the required square.