Line m is the perpendicular bisector of line segment AB. If AB = 6 cm, then what will be the lengths of AC and BC?

AC = BC = 6 cm

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AC = 5 cm; BC = 1 cm

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AC = 2 cm; BC = 4 cm

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AC = BC = 3 cm

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Solution

The correct option is D AC = BC = 3 cm
If know that a perpendicular bisector divides a given line segment into two equal halves. Both the halves form a $90^{\circ}$ angle with the perpendicular bisector.

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