Question

After setting up the width of the compass using the original line segment, why is it important to keep the compass the same

width before drawing an arc? (1 point)
If the width of the compass changed, it would make the arc smaller or larger. This would then make the line segment to be drawn
smaller or larger, so it would not match the original.
of the width of the compass changed, it would make the arc smaller or larger. This would change the angle the new line segment is
drawn at, so it would not match the original.
O if the width of the compass changed, it would be possible for the arc to intersect the original line segment, which is not allowed.
The width of the compass does not matter. All that matters is that a straightedge is used to draw the line segment

Answer 1

If the width of the compass changed, it would make the arc smaller or larger. This would then make the line segment to be drawn smaller or larger, so it would not match the original.

Explanation:

We assume your construction is trying to copy the length of a line segment. That length is "measured" by the width of the compass. If it is changed, it no longer matches the length of the segment you're trying to copy, so you will not get the copy you want.