alleryWhat does bisection mean in geometry?
AJoining two points by a line
BDividing something into two equal parts
CDrawing a circle around a point
DDividing something into three equal parts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Dividing something into two equal parts
1. Bisection is the division of something into two equal or congruent parts.
2. Parts that are congruent have the same shape and size.
3. Three equal parts would be trisection.
_Source: Wikipedia, Bisection, lead section_
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