Draw an equilateral triangle with sides of length $5 c m$ . Using a ruler and a compass draw perpendiculars from the three vertices on their opposite sides respectively.

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Solution

At first we draw a line of length $5 c m$
And, draw it perpendicular bisector on it
Rest are shown in the figure.

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