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Definition--Geometry Basics--Ray

Ray

Ray

Topic

Geometry Basics

Definition

A ray is a part of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

Description

A ray is fundamental in geometry as it helps define angles and directions. For example, the sun's rays illustrate this concept by starting at the sun and extending outward infinitely. Understanding rays is essential for studying other geometric shapes and their properties, such as angles formed by intersecting rays. This concept is widely used in fields like physics and engineering to represent light and other directional phenomena.

Ray
How is a laser beam similar to a ray?

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.1
Grade Range 6 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Points and Lines
        • Applications of Points and Lines
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords defnitions, glossary term, ray, geometry