Question

Name and classify the basic geometric object each real life object represent using correct mathematical notation. a. The location of a city on a map b. The angle of a recliner c. Row of corn in a garden d. The angle of a lawn chair when laid all the way down e. An arrow f. The angle of a jet taking off at an airport g. The angle a flag pole sits with the ground

Answer 1

a. A point

b. Obtuse angle

c. A line segment

d. 180 degrees

e. A ray

f. An acute angle

g. 90 degrees

Explanation:

a. A point (a place on a plane that has no dimension)

b. Obtuse angle (any angle over 90 degrees)

c. A line segment (a part of a line)

d. 180 degrees (The angle of a line or line segment)

e. A ray (a line segment with one end extending forever)

f. An acute angle (Any angle under 90 degrees)

g. 90 degrees (the pole is perpendicular to the ground)