Mathematics
With of length 5.6 cm as diameter, draw a circle.
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Draw a line segment of length 5.6 cm.
Construct the perpendicular bisector of . Let it meet at point M. Then M is the mid-point of .
With M as centre and radius equal to MP , draw a circle.

Hence, the required circle with as diameter is drawn.
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