Mark two points P and Q 5.3 cm apart. Construct the perpendicular bisector of the line segment PQ.

Are the points P and Q symmetric with respect to the perpendicular bisector drawn?

Steps:

1. Draw PQ = 5.3 cm.

2. With P as center and radius more than half of the length of PQ, draw two arcs on both the sides of PQ.

3. With Q as center and same radius as taken in step 2, draw arcs which on both the sides of PQ

4. Let the arcs intersect each other. Join them.

Yes, points P and Q are symmetric with respect to the perpendicular bisector.