Points, lines, line segments, and rays

Front

What is a point in geometry?

Back

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

Front

Define a line in geometric terms.

Back

A line is straight and extends infinitely in both directions without any endpoints.

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints.

Front

What is a ray in geometry?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.

Front

How do you differentiate 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 the symbol used to represent a line segment?

Back

A line segment is often represented by the endpoints with a bar over them, e.g., AB.

Front

What is the difference between a ray and a line?

Back

A ray has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction, while a line has no endpoints and extends infinitely in both directions.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two points on a line segment?

Back

The distance is the length of the line segment connecting the two points.

Front

Can a line segment be measured?

Back

Yes, a line segment has a definite length and can be measured.

Front

What is the notation for a ray?

Back

A ray is represented by its endpoint and another point on the ray, e.g., AB, where A is the endpoint.