Draw any line segment . Without measuring , construct a copy of .

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Steps: 1. Draw any line segment PQ whose length is not known. 2. Place the pointer end of the compass at the point P and open the compass till the pencil end exactly coincides with the point Q. This opening of the compass gives the length of the segment PQ. 3. Draw any line l and take a point R on it. Without changing the opening of the compass, place the pointer end at the point R and draw an arc to cut the line l at the point S. Hence, is a copy of the line segment .

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Draw any line segment . Without measuring , construct a copy of .

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