Question

Draw a line segment AB of length 5.8 cm. Draw the perpendicular bisector of this line segment.

Answer 1

Steps of construction :

(i) Draw a line segment AB = 5.8 cm.

(ii) With centres A and B radius more than half of AB, draw arcs intersecting each other at E and F.

(iii) Join EF which is the required perpendicular bisector of AB.