Chapter 17 - Geometrical Constructions
Practice set 39
1. Draw line l. Take any point P on the line. Using a set square, draw a line perpendicular to line l at the point P.
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2. Draw a line AB. Using a compass, draw a line perpendicular to AB at the point B.
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3. Draw line CD. Take any point M on the line. Using a protractor, draw a line perpendicular to line CD at the point M.
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Practice set 40
1. Draw line l. Take point P anywhere outside the line. Using a set square, draw a line PQ perpendicular to line l.
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2. Draw line AB. Take point M anywhere outside the line. Using a compass and ruler, draw a line MN perpendicular to line AB.
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3. Draw a line segment AB of length 5.5 cm. Bisect it using a compass and ruler.
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4. Take a point R on line XY. Draw a line perpendicular to XY at R, using a set square.
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