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A perpendicular line or segment that bisects one side of a triangle is called the?
Perpendicular bisector.
Why does a line segment have one midpoint and can have many bisectors?
A bisector is a line (or line segment) which passes through the midpoint. You can have multiple lines intersect at this one point, and all of them will bisect the original line segment, since they pass through its midpoint. A perpendicular bisector passes through the midpoint, and also is perpendicular to the original line segment, so there will be only one of those.
How many perpindicuar bisectors can a line segment have?
Since there is no such word as "perpindicuar", it is difficult to be sure. A line segment can have only one perpendicular bisector.
How many perpendicular bisectors can be constructed for a line segment?
Exactly one. No more, no less.
What is the perpendicular segment from one vertex of a triangle to the opposite side or the line that contains the opposite side?
Altitude.
What is the difference between a perpendicular line and a perpendicular bisector?
A perpendicular line is one that is at right angle to another - usually to a horizontal line. A perpendicular bisector is a line which is perpendicular to the line segment joining two identified points and which divides that segment in two.
A perpendicular line or segment that bisects one side of a triangle is called the?
Perpendicular bisector.
How do you create a mid segment of a triangle?
By using a pair of compasses or depending on what type of triangle it is creating a perpendicular line from one of its vertices to its opposite side.
How many perpendicular bisectors can a line segment have?
Only one.
Why does a line segment have one midpoint and can have many bisectors?
A bisector is a line (or line segment) which passes through the midpoint. You can have multiple lines intersect at this one point, and all of them will bisect the original line segment, since they pass through its midpoint. A perpendicular bisector passes through the midpoint, and also is perpendicular to the original line segment, so there will be only one of those.
How many perpindicuar bisectors can a line segment have?
Since there is no such word as "perpindicuar", it is difficult to be sure. A line segment can have only one perpendicular bisector.
How many perpendicular bisectors can be constructed for a line segment?
Exactly one. No more, no less.
To construct a perpendicular bisector to a given line segment one must construct two?
Equilateral triangles
What is the perpendicular segment from one vertex of a triangle to the opposite side or the line that contains the opposite side?
Altitude.
Is it possible to construct a perpendicular bisector to any given line segment using only a straightedge and a compas?
Yes Set the compass to wider than half the length of the line segment. Put the point of the compass on one end of the line segment and draw two arcs, one either side of the line (roughly near the middle). Put the point of the compass on the other end of the line segment and draw two further arcs to intersect the first two arcs. With a straight edge, join the two points where the arcs cross. This line is the perpendicular bisector of the original line segment.
In every right angle one line segment is perpendicular to another is that true or false?
True. A right angle is 90o so the lines which form it must be mutually perpendicular.
Describe two ways to construct a segment that is perpendicular to a given segment?
There are two ways to construct a segment. One way is drawing the perpendicular bisector, the second is with a ruler.
