Construction 2
Construction 2:
Perpendicular bisector of a segment, using only compass and straight edge.
This tutorial looks at constructing the perpendicular bisector of a line segment using a compass and straight edge only. This construction is required by all higher and ordinary level students at both Junior and Senior Cycle.
Prior Knowledge: Students should know how to use a compass to draw an arc, check a right angle with a set square & protractor and use a compass to compare lengths.
Key Terms: Perpendicular, bisector, radius, arc, equidistant, common chord.
