Draw a line segment of length 5.6 cm. Draw a perpendicular to it from a point A outside by using ruler and compass.

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Steps: 1. Draw a line segment of length 5.6 cm. 2. Mark a point A outside the line segment . 3. With A as centre and any suitable radius, draw an arc to cut or the line containing at points C and D. 4. With C and D as centres, draw two arcs of equal radius cutting each other at Q' on the other side of . 5. Join A and Q'. Let AQ' intersect at N. Hence, AN is the required perpendicular from point A to the line segment .

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Draw a line segment of length 5.6 cm. Draw a perpendicular to it from a point A outside by using ruler and compass.

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