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A line segment is a straight, finite portion of a line bounded by two endpoints.

It is a
fundamental concept in geometry with the following properties:

1. Finite Length

 A line segment has a specific, measurable length.


 The length is calculated using the Euclidean distance formula: Length=(x2−x1)2+
(y2−y1)2\text{Length} = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}Length=(x2−x1)2+(y2
−y1)2 where (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1)(x1,y1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2)(x2,y2) are the
coordinates of the endpoints.

2. Two Endpoints

 A line segment is defined by its two endpoints.


 It includes all points between these two endpoints.

3. Uniqueness

 A line segment is uniquely determined by its two endpoints. The order of the
endpoints does not matter.

4. Linearity

 All points on a line segment are collinear, meaning they lie on the same straight line.

5. Contains Infinitely Many Points

 Despite having finite length, a line segment contains infinitely many points.

6. Direction and Orientation

 A line segment can be assigned a direction or orientation based on the order of its
endpoints. For example, the segment from AAA to BBB is directed differently than
from BBB to AAA.
7. Midpoint

 The midpoint of a line segment is the point that divides it into two equal halves. It is
calculated as: Midpoint=(x1+x22,y1+y22)\text{Midpoint} = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}
{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right)Midpoint=(2x1+x2,2y1+y2)

8. Bisector

 A perpendicular bisector of a line segment passes through its midpoint and is


perpendicular to the segment.

9. Angle Relationships

 A line segment does not inherently have angles, but it can form angles with other
segments, rays, or lines.

10. Intersection

 Two line segments may or may not intersect. If they intersect, the intersection point
can be calculated using geometric or algebraic methods.

11. Segment Partitioning

 A line segment can be divided into smaller segments in specific ratios. The division
point PPP dividing the segment in the ratio m:nm:nm:n is calculated as:
P=(mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+n)P = \left( \frac{mx_2 + nx_1}{m+n}, \frac{my_2 +
ny_1}{m+n} \right)P=(m+nmx2+nx1,m+nmy2+ny1)

12. Parallel and Perpendicular Relationships

 Two line segments are parallel if they have the same slope.
 Two line segments are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is −1-1−1.

13. Coordinate Geometry Representation

 In coordinate geometry, a line segment is represented by its endpoints, and its


properties can be analyzed using algebraic equations.
14. Length Invariance

 The length of a line segment is invariant under rotation, translation, or reflection


(geometric transformations).

15. Applications

 Line segments are used to construct polygons, measure distances, divide areas, and
form the basis of many geometric algorithms and constructions.

Understanding these properties helps in solving problems in geometry, computational


geometry, and real-world applications such as computer graphics, robotics, and engineering
design.

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