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A line segment that forms a right angle with another segment at its midpoint is a:A.regular polygonB.angle bisectorC.rectangleD.perpendicular bisectorSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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A line segment that forms a right angle with another segment at its midpoint is a:A.regular polygonB.angle bisectorC.rectangleD.perpendicular bisectorSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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The correct answer is D. Perpendicular Bisector.

Here's why:

A Perpendicular Bisector is a line which cuts another line into two equal parts at a 90 degree angle. In the question, it's mentioned that the line segment forms a right angle (which is 90 degrees) with another segment at its midpoint. This is exactly what a Perpendicular Bisector does.

A. Regular Polygon - This is a shape with all sides and angles equal. It doesn't fit the description given in the question.

B. Angle Bisector - This is a line that splits an angle into two equal angles. The question doesn't mention anything about splitting an angle.

C. Rectangle - This is a four-sided figure with all right angles. While a rectangle does have right angles, the question doesn't mention anything about having four sides or being a shape.

So, the correct answer is D. Perpendicular Bisector.

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