Friday, July 23, 2010

Introduction on Basic Geometry

Introduction:

         Elementary Geometry consists of some basic concepts like points, lines, planes etc., which are explained in detail below. Geometry is an interesting area of Math that requires a proper understanding of the basics. The fundamentals of similar triangles, rectangles and rectilinear figures need to be properly taught in order to understand higher concepts includes in geometry basics.

Concepts of Geometry Basics:

Elementary Geometry is mainly taught at primary and secondary level and it covers some basic concepts of geometry.

Point:

It is an exact location. It is a fine dot which has neither length nor breadth nor thickness but has position i.e., it has no magnitude. It is denoted by capital letters A, B, C, O etc.

Line segment:

The straight path joining two points A and B is called a line segment.

Ray:

A line segment which can be extended in only one direction is called a Ray.

Line:

When a line segment is extended indefinitely in both directions it forms Line.


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