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Explain Basic Geometric Concepts ?

Points, lines, and planes are the most fundamental concepts in the study of geometry.

Points

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A point has no length, width or height; it indicates a position. A point is usually labeled by a capital letter and represented by a dot. We call the points below point A, point B and point C.

Line

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A line is straight and extends infinitely in two opposite directions. A line consists of an infinite number of points; it has no width and no height. The line below is called line a.

Planes

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A plane is a flat (2-dimesional) surface, extending infinitely in all directions. A plane consists of an infinite number of points; it has infinite length and width, but no height. Think of a very large sheet of paper.

Spaces

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A space is 3 dimensional. It has no boundaries; that is, it has an infinite number of points, and infinite length, width, and height. Think of a very big swimming pool.

Parallel lines

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Parallel lines are lines that never intersect. They are always the same distance apart. Think of never ending railroad tracks.

Intersecting lines

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Intersecting lines are lines that share at least one point. Think of intersecting roads.

Segments

A segment is made up of two points and all the points between them. It is the same as a line with endpoints.

Rays

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A ray is a part of a line. It begins at a point, called an endpoint, and then extends infinitely in one direction. Think of the ray of light from your flashlight.


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