Mathematics
Draw a line segment AB = 6.2 cm. Mark a point P in AB such that BP = 4 cm. Through point P draw a perpendicular to AB.
Answer
Steps:
Draw a line AB = 6.2 cm.
Make a point P on AB such that BP = 4 cm.
With P as center, draw an arc with a suitable radius which cuts AB at points C and D.
Taking C and D as centers, draw arcs of equal radii which cut each other at point H.
(The radius must be more than half the distance between C and D.)Join P and H.
So, ∠HPA = ∠HPB = 90°.
Hence, HP is the required perpendicular.
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