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Construct the 120° Angle, Using Ruler and a Pair of Compass Only. - Mathematics

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Construct the 120° angle, using ruler and a pair of compass only.

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Solution

Steps of construction:

To construct an angle of 120°.

  1. With centre O on the line OA, draw an arc to cut this line at C.
  2. With C as a centre, drawn the same size arc which cuts the first arc at point D.
  3. With D as a centre, draw one more arc of same size which cuts the first arc at E.
  4. Join OE and produce it upto point B. Then, ∠AOB = 120°.
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Chapter 25: Properties of Angles and Lines (Including Parallel Lines) - Exercise 25 (C)

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Selina Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 25 Properties of Angles and Lines (Including Parallel Lines)
Exercise 25 (C) | Q 2.5
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