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Constructing a perpendicular at the endpoint of a ray
Instructions Click on 'Next' to go through the construction one step at a time, or click on 'Run' to let it run without stopping.
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Step-by-step Instructions
| Step 1 |
Pick a point not on the line, about 6 cm from the endpoint of the ray.
Its exact location is not important. Label it D. |
| Step 2 |
Set the compass on point D and set its width to the endpoint of the ray. |
| Step 3 |
Draw an arc that crosses the ray and extends over and above the ray endpoint.
(If you prefer, draw a complete circle.) |
| Step 4 |
Draw a diameter through D from the point where the arc crosses the ray. |
| Step 5 |
Draw a line from the ray's endpoint to the endpoint of the diameter line |
| Step 6 |
Done. The last line drawn is perpendicular to the ray. |
Try it yourself
Click here for a printable worksheet containing two problems to try.
When you get to the page, use the browser print command to print as many as you wish. The printed output is not copyright.
Other constructions
Lines
Angles
Triangles
Triangle Centers
Circles, Arcs and Ellipses
Non-Euclidean constructions
(C) 2007 Copyright John Page
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