Given an arc of a circle, complete the circle.

Given:

An arc of a circle.

To do:

We have to complete the circle.

Solution:

Steps of construction:

1. Take three points $A, B$ and $C$ on the arc and join $AB$ and $BC$.

2. Draw the perpendicular bisector of $AB$ and $BC$ which intersect each other at $O$.

3. With centre $O$ and radius $OA$ or $OB$, complete the circle.

This is the required circle.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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