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Given a line segment , whose length is not known, construct such that the length of is twice that of .
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
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(1) Given a line segment whose length is not known.

(2) Fix the compasses pointer on C and the pencil end on D. The opening of the instrument now gives the length of .

(3) Draw any line l. Choose a point A on l. Without changing the compasses setting, place the point on A.

(4) Swing an arc that cuts l at a point, say P. Now is a copy of .

(5) Again taking compasses pointer at P, without changing the compasses setting, swing an arc that cuts l at a point B.

(6) Now is the required line which is double of .

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