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AB is a line segment. Construct PQ if PQ is twice the length of AB. [3 MARKS]
Answer: Option A
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Constructing PQ: 1 Mark
Steps: 2 Mark
Steps for constructing PQ based on the length of AB:
(i) Let AB be the line segment.
(ii) Adjust the compass up to the length of AB.
(iii) Draw any line l and mark a point P on it.
(iv) Put the pointer on P and without changing the setting of the compass, draw an arc to cut the line segment at point X.
(v) Now, put the pointer on X and again draw an arc with the same radius as before, to cut the line l at the point Q.
PQ is the required line segment.
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