Lines, Line segments, Rays & Angles Flashcard

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What is a line?

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

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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 has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays that meet at a single endpoint called the vertex.

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What is a right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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What is an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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What is a reflex angle?

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A reflex angle is an angle that measures more than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees.

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How do you identify a line segment in a figure?

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A line segment can be identified by its two endpoints and the straight path between them.

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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 specific endpoints.