Question

We plan to construct a line segment through point P and perpendicular to line segment EF. What is the SMALLEST number of compass adjustments with which this can be done? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Answer 1

The answer to your question would be A, 1.

Answer 2

A) 1

Explanation:

REmember that to create the perpendicular line segment to the segment EF you just have ot adjust the compass to three quarters and draw semi circular segments from points E and "F" that would intersect with eachother and from there to the other side of the segment you draw a line fomr the two points where the semi circles intersect with eachother. so you only need one adjustment to the compass.