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The line segment PQ links the points P and Q. The points P and Q are called the 'endpoints' of the segment. The word 'segment' typically means 'a piece' of something, and here it means the piece of a full line, which would normally extend to infinity in both directions.
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www.mathopenref.com/linesegment.html
www.mathopenref.com/linesegment.html
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The chord AB in the figure above defines one side of the segment. As you drag the points you will notice that the segment is always the smaller part of the circle. This is a definition of a segment. Its Central Angle is always less than 180°...
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www.mathopenref.com/segment.html
www.mathopenref.com/segment.html
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A line has no endpoints, therefore you cannot measure how long it is.A line segment however, has 2 endpoints and the length of a line segment can be measured. ... Worksheets in PDF and Word Area and Surface Formulas Grade 1 Math Worksheets Surface Area & Volume Formulas Multiplication Chart, Multiplication Table...
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math.about.com/od/geometry/ss/linessegments.htm
math.about.com/od/geometry/ss/linessegments.htm
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Math and science aren't just for textbooks anymore. "Hard" sciences have been crossing over into the realm of the arts quite a bit in recent months, making quite an impact on the theater world. "Copenhagen," which portrays Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, won a Tony for best play.
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www.sciencefriday.com/pages/2000/Oct/hour2_102000.html
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An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the midpoint of a line segment. The applet shows a line segment that can be resized and moved using draggable endpoints. The applet always shows the midpoint of the changing line segment.
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mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/28414/
mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/28414/
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An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the definition of a line segment. The applet presents two points and a line that links them. As the points are dragged the line moves accordingly. See also the entries for line and ray.
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mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/28516/
mathforum.org/mathtools/tool/28516/
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www.freemathhelp.com/length-line-segment.html
www.freemathhelp.com/length-line-segment.html
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a point, segment, ray or line that divides a line segment into 2 congruent segments. ... Math Central is supported by the University of Regina and the Imperial Oil Foundation.
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mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/glossary/middle/
mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/glossary/middle/
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