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Geometry

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids. It's essential for understanding shapes, sizes, and the spatial relationships between objects.

Key Concepts in Geometry:

  1. Points, Lines, and Angles:

    • Point: A location in space with no dimensions, typically represented by a dot.

    • Line: A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions. It has one dimension—length.

    • Angle: Formed by two rays (or line segments) that share a common endpoint (the vertex).

      • Types of angles:

        • Acute angle: Less than 90°

        • Right angle: Exactly 90°

        • Obtuse angle: Greater than 90° but less than 180°

        • Straight angle: Exactly 180°

  2. Triangles:

    • A triangle has three sides and three angles. The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180°.

    • Types of triangles:

      • Equilateral: All sides and angles are equal.

      • Isosceles: Two sides are equal, and the angles opposite those sides are equal.

      • Scalene: All sides and angles are different.

  3. Pythagorean Theorem:

    • The relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

    • Formula: a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2a2+b2=c2, where ccc is the hypotenuse and aaa, bbb are the legs.

  4. Circles:

    • A circle is a set of points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed point, called the center.

    • Radius: The distance from the center to any point on the circle.

    • Diameter: The distance across the circle, passing through the center. It is twice the radius.

    • Circumference: The perimeter of the circle. Formula: C=2πrC = 2\pi rC=2πr

  5. Area and Perimeter:

    • Rectangle:

      • Area: A=length×widthA = \text{length} \times \text{width}A=length×width

      • Perimeter: P=2(length+width)P = 2(\text{length} + \text{width})P=2(length+width)

    • Triangle:

      • Area: A=12×base×heightA = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}A=21​×base×height

    • Circle:

      • Area: A=πr2A = \pi r^2A=πr2

      • Circumference: C=2πrC = 2\pi rC=2πr

  6. Solid Geometry:

    • Volume of a Cube: V=s3V = s^3V=s3, where sss is the side length.

    • Volume of a Sphere: V=43πr3V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3V=34​πr3

    • Surface Area of a Sphere: A=4πr2A = 4 \pi r^2A=4πr2

Example Questions for Geometry:

Question 1: What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm?

A) 26 cm
B) 24 cm
C) 40 cm
D) 20 cm

Question 2: A right triangle has legs of lengths 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

A) 10 cm
B) 12 cm
C) 14 cm
D) 16 cm