Question

1) Draw a line m and mark a point P on it. Through P. draw a perpendicular to m using ruler and compasses. please show with the help of picture.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Steps of construction:

(i) With M as centre and a convenient radius, draw an arc intersecting the line AB at two points C and B.

(ii) With C and D as centres and a radius greater than MC, draw two arcs, which cut each other at P.

(iii) Join PM. Then PM is perpendicular to AB through the point M.