Question

Construct a line segment perpendicular to line segment $AB=12$ $cm.$

Answer 1

Steps of Construction

1. Draw a line segment AB =12 cm

2. With A as centre and a radius more than half, draw an arcs at C and D

3. With B as centre and with same radius, draw arcs to cut the previous arcs at C and D

4. Join C to D line cut AB at point E .

5. CD is the required perpendicular to the line segment AB