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VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Points and Lines, 2

VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Points and Lines, 2

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Points and Lines

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This segment explores the concept of geometric points using subatomic particles as examples. It defines points as dimensionless locations and discusses their applications in particle physics, particularly in modeling collisions within the Large Hadron Collider.

This video explores the key aspects of Points and Lines, providing real-world applications and in-depth mathematical explanations.

For teachers: This video serves as an excellent introduction to Points and Lines. Before viewing, encourage students to consider how these principles apply in everyday geometry problems.

For a complete collection of videos related to Points and Lines click on this link: Geometry Applications: Points and Lines Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.CO.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.3
Duration 12.52 minutes
Grade Range 8 - 10
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Points and Lines
        • Applications of Points and Lines
        • Definition of a Line
        • Definition of a Point
Copyright Year 2010
Keywords geometry, points, lines, applications of points and lines, CERN