Question

What is the most direct use of a compass in geometric constructions?

to draw congruent angles
to draw arcs of a given size
to draw perpendicular lines
to draw straight lines

Answer 1

The most direct use of a compass in any geometric constructions are to draw arcs of a given size. The correct answer is B. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

To draw arcs of a given size.

Step-by-step explanation:

A compass is a tool used to draw a circle. Since an arc is a part of a circle, the most direct use of a compass would be to draw arcs of a given size.