Points, Lines,Planes

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints.

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

Front

How many points are needed to define a line?

Back

At least 2 points are needed to define a line.

Front

What is a point in geometry?

Back

A point is a precise location or position in space, represented by a dot.

Front

What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

Back

A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

Front

What is a plane in geometry?

Back

A plane is a flat, two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

Front

What is the definition of a line?

Back

A line is a straight one-dimensional figure that has no thickness and extends infinitely in both directions.

Front

What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint, called the vertex.

Front

What is the notation for a line?

Back

A line is often denoted by two points on the line, such as line AB.

Front

What is the notation for a line segment?

Back

A line segment is denoted by its endpoints, such as segment AB.