Question

Steps of constructing a line segment equal to the length of given segment is written in jumbled form below:
1. Draw a line $l$. Mark a point $A$ on line $l$. Without changing compass's setting, place the compass at $A$.
2. Make an arc on the line $l$ which cuts $l$ at $B$. Now, $AB$ is a copy of $CD$.
3. Draw a line segment $CD$ of any length.
4. Fix the compass's end on $C$ and pencil on $D$. This gives the length of $CD$.
Which of the above comes first.

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $3$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$3$

Correct sequence is :

Step 1. Draw a line segment $CD$ of any length.

Step 2 .Fix the compass's end on $C$ and a pencil on $D$. This gives length $CD.$

Step 3. Draw a line $l$. Mark a point $A$ on line $l$.Without changing compass's setting place the compass at $A$

Step 4. Make an arc on the line $l$ whcih cuts $l$ at $B$ Now $AB$ is a copy of $CD$

So the first step is $3$

Option $C$ is correct.