Perpendicular to a Line through a Point Not on the Line
To construct ...
Question
To construct a line segment, we need a ruler and a
A
divider
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B
compass
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C
set square
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D
protractor
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Solution
The correct option is B compass To construct a line segment, we need a ruler and a compass.
Steps of Construction:
1. Draw a line l. Mark a point P on it.
2. Place the metal pointer of the compass on zero mark of the ruler. Open the compass such that the pencil pointer touches the required length of the line segment to be drawn.
3. Place the pointer of compass on P and drawn an arc to cut the line at Q.
PQ is the line segment.