Question

how to construct root 11

Answer 1

To construct√11 on no. line, follow the following rules:

1) Draw a line 'AB'= 11 cm

2) Draw BC = 1 unit

3) Construct a perpendicular bisector of AC.

4) Draw a semicircle of radius half of AC.

5) Construct a perpendicular from B.

6) Where the perpendicular of B meets on the point on circumference of the semicircle; distance between that point and B is √11.


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