Mathematics
Using ruler and compasses only, construct rhombus ABCD with sides of length 4 cm and diagonal AC of length 5 cm. Measure ∠ABC.
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Answer
Steps of construction:
- Draw a line segment AC = 5 cm.
- With centre A and C and radius 4 cm, draw arcs intersecting each other above and below AC at D and B.
- Join AB, BC, CD, DA and BD. The ABCD is the required rhombus.
On measuring, ∠ABC = 78°.
Hence, ∠ABC = 78°.
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