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Question
What is the disadvantage of comparing line segments by mere observation?
Solution
By mere observation, we cannot be absolutely sure about the judgment. When we compare two line segments of almost the same lengths, we cannot be sure about the line segment of greater length. Therefore, it is not an appropriate method to compare line segments having a slight difference between their lengths. This is the disadvantage of comparing line segments by mere observation.
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