Question

Where should the sharp point of compass be placed, in first step of drawing a perpendicular line through a point P on the line?

• A. Any point on the line
• B. Point P
• C. Any point outside the line
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Point P

$\underset{–}{\text{Steps to draw a perpendicular line through a point P on the line:}}$

1. Draw two short arcs of equal length on both sides of point P on the line.

$\therefore$ To draw arcs on both sides of point P, sharp point of compass must be placed at point P.