Lines Segments Rays Points FLASHCARD

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What is a line segment?

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

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What is a ray?

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

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What is a line?

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A line is straight and extends infinitely in both directions.

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What is a point?

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A point is a specific location in space that has no size or dimension.

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What does it mean for lines to be parallel?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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How do you name a ray?

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A ray is named using its starting point and another point on the ray, for example, Ray AB.

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

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

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Can a point be named?

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Yes, a point can be named using a capital letter, such as Point A.

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What is the symbol for a line segment?

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The symbol for a line segment is represented by a line over the letters of its endpoints, e.g., AB.

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What is the symbol for a ray?

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The symbol for a ray is represented by an arrow over the letters of its endpoints, e.g., AB with an arrow pointing to B.