Question

Construct a line segment with a ruler of length 7 cm. and construct a perpendicular bisector using only a

compass. Also write the steps of construction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Steps of construction:

(i) Draw a line segment AB = 7 cm. (ii) With A as centre and radius more than half of AB, draw arcs, one on each side of AB. (iii) With B as centre and same radius as before, draw arcs, cutting the previously drawn arcs at X and Y respectively. (iv) Now join XY, meeting AB at O.