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What is a point?
What describes a line?
What is a plane?
What is space in geometry?
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What does collinear mean?
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What describes noncollinear points?
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What does coplanar mean?
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What does noncoplanar mean?
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What is an intersection?
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What describes a segment?
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What is a ray?
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What does perpendicular mean?
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What defines parallel lines?
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What does skew mean?
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What are opposite rays?
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What does congruent segments mean?
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What is a midpoint?
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What is an endpoint?
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Study Notes
Basic Geometric Concepts
- Point: Represents a location, indicated by a capital letter; has no dimensions or thickness (0-dimensional).
- Line: Infinite collection of points extending indefinitely; characterized by being one-dimensional with no thickness.
- Plane: Flat surface extending infinitely in two directions; composed of an infinite set of points; has two dimensions and no thickness.
- Space: Three-dimensional context encompassing all points in geometry.
Relationships Among Points
- Collinear Points: Points situated on the same straight line.
- Noncollinear Points: Points that do not lie on the same straight line.
- Coplanar Points: Points that exist within the same flat surface or plane.
- Noncoplanar Points: Points that do not share the same plane.
Geometric Interactions
- Intersection: Common set of points shared by two figures.
- Segment: Portion of a line defined by two endpoint locations, includes all points in between.
- Ray: A part of a line that begins at a specific point and extends infinitely in one direction.
Special Line Relationships
- Perpendicular Lines: Lines that intersect at right angles (90 degrees).
- Parallel Lines: Lines that remain consistently distant from each other and do not meet; both lines exist within the same plane.
- Skew Lines: Lines that do not intersect and are not parallel, existing in different planes.
Line Segments and Their Properties
- Opposite Rays: Two rays sharing a common endpoint that extend in opposite directions to create a line.
- Congruent Segments: Line segments that are equal in length.
- Midpoint: The point that bisects a segment into two equal (congruent) segments.
Segment Divisions
- Endpoint: The terminating point of a line segment or ray.
- Segment Bisector: A line that intersects a segment at its midpoint, creating two congruent segments.
- Perpendicular Bisector: A line that is perpendicular to a segment and passes through its midpoint.
Line Relationships
- Intersecting Lines: Lines that cross one another at a designated point.
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Explore essential vocabulary from Unit 1 of Geometry, focusing on basic concepts like points, lines, and planes. Each term is defined to help you understand the foundational elements of geometric terminology. Perfect for students looking to enhance their knowledge in geometry.