Points, Lines, Segments, & Rays

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?

Back

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

Front

What is a line?

Back

A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions and has no endpoints.

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

A line segment has two endpoints.

Front

How many endpoints does a ray have?

Back

A ray has one endpoint.

Front

How many endpoints does a line have?

Back

A line has no endpoints.

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 the difference between a ray and a line segment?

Back

A ray has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction, while a line segment has two endpoints.

Front

Can a line segment be measured?

Back

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

Front

Can a ray be measured?

Back

No, a ray cannot be measured because it extends infinitely.