Question #6433360Single Choice

Geometry

Question

A student is tasked with constructing a segment congruent to  . After adjusting the compass to the length of  , the student mistakenly opens the compass slightly wider when transferring the length to a new location. What is the most accurate conclusion about the new segment?

Options

A
    The new segment is congruent to  .
B
    The new segment is longer than  .
C
    The new segment is shorter than  .
D
    The new segment is congruent only if the straightedge compensates for the mistake.

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