Question

use your compass to copy the following segment: p q

Explanation:

Step1: Set compass width

Place the compass's needle - point at P and the pencil - point at Q. This sets the width of the compass to the length of segment PQ.

Step2: Draw an arc

Draw a new point, say R, on a different part of the paper. Place the compass's needle - point at R. Then, draw an arc with the same radius (the length of PQ).

Step3: Mark the end - point

Pick a point S on the arc such that the length of segment RS is equal to the length of segment PQ. Segment RS is now a copy of segment PQ.

Answer:

Follow the above three - step process to copy segment PQ.