Question

While using a compass to draw a perpendicular from a point on the line, what must be true about the first arcs?

Options

• They must intersect above the point

• They must be drawn with a protractor

• They must cut the line at two equal distances from the point

• They must be drawn randomly

Answer 1

They must cut the line at two equal distances from the point

Explanation:

When drawing a perpendicular from a point on the line using a compass, you start by drawing two arcs that cut the line on both sides of the point.

These arcs must be at equal distances from the point to ensure that the final perpendicular is accurate and centered, forming a right angle.