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Undefined Terms in Geometry
Undefined Terms in Geometry
TERMS
IN GEOMETRY
AN ‘UNDEFINED TERM’ IS A
REQUIRE FURTHER
EXPLANATION OR DESCRIPTION
Sometimes it is good
to define terms by its
example or through
objects or models.
POINT
-A point has no
dimensions( thickness, length ,
width ,height and
weight).represented by a DOT.
LINE
Has infinite length
but no width and
thickness
PLANE
Slanted four sided figure
Flat surface
With length and width but
no thickness.
POINTING FINGERS
SYRINGE
EDGE OF A RULER
MONEY
HOW TO NAME POINT/S
Point A
Point B
Point C
EXAMPLES OF POINT
HOW TO NAME LINE?
Two capital
letters with
double arrow
headed above.
EXAMPLES OF LINES
HOW TO NAME PLANE?
Name by a A
M
capital script C
letter or 3 non- B
collinear points.
Plane ABC or plane M
WHERE CAN WE SEE PLANE?
Identify the following objects as POINT, LINE or
PLANE.
1. BLACKBOARD
2. Laser
3. TIP OF A BALLPEN
4. Corner of your classroom
5. ELECTRIC WIRE
6. INTERSECTION OF SIDE WALL AND
CEILING
7. EDGE OF TABLE
8. TIP OF A NEEDLE
9. PAPER
10. CURTAIN ROD
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