When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and compass, the compass should be used toA)draw an arc above point A.B)measure the length of line segment AB.C)draw an arc between point A and point B.D)measure half the length of line segment AB.
Accepted Solution
A:
B)measure the length of line segment AB the compass is used to copy the length of line segment ab to another line. it "measures" the segment but only for the purpose of being copied, it does not give a numerical length.