Perpendicular Bisector Construction
10th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can construct a perpendicular bisector of a line segment using a compass and straightedge.
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A perpendicular bisector is a line, ray, or segment that intersects another line segment at its midpoint, forming a precise 90-degree angle.
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The construction of a perpendicular bisector requires only a compass and a straightedge, and the compass radius must be set to greater than half the segment's length.
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After drawing arcs from both endpoints of the segment, you connect the two intersection points with a straightedge to create the perpendicular bisector.
