Question
Draw a line segment AB = 6cm. Take a point C on AB such that AC = 2.5cm. Draw CD perpendicular to AB.
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Answer
Steps of constructions:
- Draw a line segment AB, which is equal to 6cm.
- Take a point C on AB such that AC is equal to 2.5cm.
- With C as the centre, draw an arc cutting AB at M and N.
- With M as the centre and radius more than half of MN, draw an arc.
- With N as the centre and the same radius as before, draw another arc cutting the perviously drawn arc at S.
- Draw SC and produce it to D.
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