Question

Draw a line segment AB = 5.8 cm. Mark a point P in AB such that PB = 3.6 cm. At P, draw perpendicular to AB.

Answer 1

Steps of Construction :
Step 1. Construct a line segment AB = 5.8 cm.
Step 2. Now mark a point P on the line segment AB such that PB = 3.6 cm
Step 3. Taking P as centre and some suitable radius, construct an arc which meets AB at the point L.
Step 4. Taking L as centre and same radius cut off the arcs LM and MN.
Step 5. Now bisect the arc MN at the point S.
Step 6. Join PS and produce it to point Q.
Here PQ is perpendicular to the line segment AB at point P.