Question #6433399Single Choice

Geometry

Question

A student places the compass at point A, opens it to reach point B, and then moves the compass to point P without adjusting the compass. The student draws arcs in two different directions from point P. What conclusion can be made?

Options

A
    Only one arc will mark a congruent segment.
B
    Both arcs will mark congruent segments.
C
    Neither arc can create a congruent segment without a straightedge.
D
    The arcs will only be congruent if they are drawn parallel to  .

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