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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 lengths' that 'lie evenly with respect to the points on itself'
What are lines in terms of dimension?
Spaces of dimension one, which may be embedded in spaces of dimension two, three, or higher
What does the word 'line' refer to in everyday life?
A line segment delimited by two points (its endpoints)
What are Euclidean line and Euclidean geometry terms introduced to avoid confusion with?
Generalizations introduced since the end of the 19th century, such as non-Euclidean, projective, and affine geometry
Study Notes
Straight Line in Geometry
- A straight line is a set of points that extend infinitely in two directions, with no curves or bends.
Definition of Lines in Euclid's Elements
- In Euclid's Elements, a line is defined as a breadthless length, which is a fundamental concept in geometry.
Lines in Terms of Dimension
- A line is a one-dimensional figure, having only length but no width or thickness.
The Word 'Line' in Everyday Life
- In everyday life, the word 'line' refers to a continuous mark or a sequence of points on a surface, such as a pencil mark on a paper.
Euclidean Line and Euclidean Geometry
- The terms 'Euclidean line' and 'Euclidean geometry' are introduced to avoid confusion with non-Euclidean geometry, which deals with curved lines and non-flat spaces.
- Euclidean geometry is a system of geometry based on the works of Euclid, where lines are assumed to be straight and flat.
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