Geometry Principles and Line Segments

Flashcards covering key concepts related to line segments and intersection principles in geometry.

What is the definition of a line segment?

A limited portion of a line.

What is a midpoint?

A point on a line segment that divides it into two equal parts.

What does it mean for two line segments to be equal?

are equal when their endpoints can be made to coincide.

What is a trisection point?

A point that divides a line segment into three equal parts.

According to Principle Two, how many straight lines can be drawn between two points?

Only one straight line can be drawn between two points.

What is the outcome when two straight lines intersect?

lines can intersect at only one point.