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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?


A

Side AB

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B

Point P

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C

Diagonal AC

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D

Perpendicular bisector of AC

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Solution

The correct option is D

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.


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