Construction of Perpendicular from a Point Outside the Line Using a Compass
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Question
Take a point p on a line l. Draw a line perpendicular of length 3 cm to line l at point p.
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Solution
Step 1: Take a point P on the line l.
Step 2: Place a ruler along the line.
Step 3: Slide the set square along the ruler and place it such that one end is at point P.
Step 4: Draw a line at point P along the other straight edge of the set square.
Step 5: Place a ruler along the new line and mark at 3 cm given that P is at 0. Name this point as Q.