ConstructionModerate1 mark
10(c)
Use ruler and compass for this question. Construct a circle of radius 4.5 cm. Draw a chord AB = 6 cm.
Join BC and CD, Mesuare and write down the length of side CD of the quadrilateral ABCD.
Topic: Geometrical construction
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Answer
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Exam answer
Join BC and CD.
Measure CD with the ruler.
Answer:
CD ≈ 5.1 cm.
Explanation
The value is obtained by measuring the constructed segment CD in the completed figure. A small tolerance is expected because the answer depends on the accuracy of the construction.
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