The 2nd step to draw perpendicular to a given line from an external point is

Draw another line parallel to the given line passing through the given point

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Draw perpendicular bisector of the given line

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Mark two points on the given line by drawing an arc to the given line from the external point

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Join midpoint of the line to the external point

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Mark two points on the given line by drawing an arc to the given line from the external point

To draw a perpendicular to the given line from the external point the following steps are followed
Step1. Given a line l and a point P not on line l
Step2. Draw an arc from the external point which cuts the given line at two distinct points say A and B.
Step3. Taking A and B as centres one by one and keeping the same radius, draw arcs in the plane not having P.
The arcs intersect at Q.
Step4. This perpendicular bisector of the line segment AB will pass through the external point.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. The steps of construction of an

∠ A O B = 45^{o}

is given in jumbled order below:
1. Place compass on intersection point.
2. Place ruler on start point and where arc intersects perpendicular line.
3. Adjust compass width to reach start point.
4. Construct a perpendicular line.
5. Draw

45

degree line.
6. Draw an arc that intersects perpendicular line.
Which step comes first?

Q. Write the steps of constructing a perpendicular to a given line from a point outside it.

Write the steps of construction to construct the tangents to a circle from an external point.

Question 4
Construct a tangent to a circle of radius 4 cm from a point which is at a distance of 6 cm from its centre of circle.

Question 4
Construct a tangent to a circle of radius 4 cm from a point which is at a distance of 6 cm from its centre.
Thinking process
1. Firstly taking the perpendicular bisector of the distance from the centre to the external point. After that taking one half of bisector as radius and draw a circle.
2. Drawing circle intersect the given circle at two points Now, meet these intersecting point to an external point and get the required tangents.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program