Line segment
In geometry, a line segment is a line between two different endpoints. It is represented by a line above the symbols of the two endpoints (such as [math]\displaystyle{ \overline{AB} }[/math]).[1] Unlike a line, a line segment does not extend beyond the endpoints.[2]
An example of a line segment is a side of a triangle. If the endpoints are on a curve, like a circle, then the line segment is called a chord.
Line Segment Media
The geometric definition of a closed line segment: the intersection of all points at or to the right of A with all points at or to the left of B
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References
- ↑ "List of Geometry and Trigonometry Symbols". Math Vault. 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ↑ "Line Segment Definition - Math Open Reference". www.mathopenref.com. Retrieved 2020-09-01.