5 Questions
What is a straight line in geometry?
An infinitely long object with no width, depth, or curvature
How are lines defined in Euclid's Elements?
As 'breadthless length' that 'lies evenly with respect to the points on itself'
What are lines considered as in terms of dimension?
Spaces of dimension one
What is a line segment?
A part of a line delimited by two points (its endpoints)
What are Euclidean line and Euclidean geometry terms introduced to avoid confusion with?
Non-Euclidean, projective, and affine geometry
Study Notes
What is a Straight Line?
- A straight line is a set of points that extend infinitely in two directions.
Lines in Euclid's Elements
- In Euclid's Elements, lines are defined as breadthless length.
Dimension of Lines
- Lines are considered one-dimensional, having only length but no width or thickness.
Line Segment
- A line segment is a part of a line that has a definite length and ends at two points called endpoints.
Euclidean Line and Geometry
- Euclidean line and Euclidean geometry terms were introduced to avoid confusion with non-Euclidean geometry, which includes hyperbolic and elliptical geometries.
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