Geometry: Straight Line Concepts
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What is the definition of collinear points?

Three points are said to be collinear if they lie on the same line.

How are parallel lines defined in two dimensions?

In two dimensions, two lines that do not intersect are called parallel.

What is the equation that defines a line in n-dimensional space?

In n-dimensional space, n−1 first-degree equations in the n coordinate variables define a line under suitable conditions.

What is the property of a line passing through two different points a and b in Euclidean space?

<p>The direction of the line is from a reference point a (t = 0) to another point b (t = 1), or in the direction of the vector b − a.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a line represented in two-dimensional Euclidean plane?

<p>On a Euclidean plane, a line can be represented as a boundary between two regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a straight line in geometry?

<p>An infinitely long object with no width, depth, or curvature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are lines defined in terms of dimension?

<p>Lines are spaces of dimension one, which may be embedded in spaces of dimension two, three, or higher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a line segment?

<p>A part of a line delimited by two points (its endpoints).</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Euclid's Elements define a straight line?

<p>As a 'breadthless length' that 'lies evenly with respect to the points on itself'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the terms introduced to avoid confusion with generalizations in geometry?

<p>Euclidean line and Euclidean geometry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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