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| − | '''Geometry''' is the field of [[mathematics]] dealing with figures in a given space. | + | '''Geometry''' is the field of [[mathematics]] dealing with figures in a given [[space]]. It is one of the two oldest branches of mathematics, along with [[arithmetic]] (which eventually branched into [[number theory]] and [[algebra]]). The geometry usually studied is |
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| + | ==Introductory Videos== | ||
| + | https://youtu.be/51K3uCzntWs?t=842 \\ | ||
| + | https://youtu.be/j3QSD5eDpzU | ||
== Euclidean Geometry == | == Euclidean Geometry == | ||
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The most common type of geometry used in pre-[[college|collegiate]] [[mathematics competitions]] is Euclidean geometry. This type of geometry was first formally outlined by the Greek [[mathematician]] [[Euclid]] in his book ''[[The Elements]]''. | The most common type of geometry used in pre-[[college|collegiate]] [[mathematics competitions]] is Euclidean geometry. This type of geometry was first formally outlined by the Greek [[mathematician]] [[Euclid]] in his book ''[[The Elements]]''. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Parallel Postulate=== |
| − | {{main| | + | {{main|Parallel Postulate}} |
| − | The | + | The fifth [[postulate]] stated in the book, is the following statement: |
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| + | :''If a straight line falling on two straight lines makes the interior angles on the same side less than two right angles, the two straight lines, if produced indefinitely, meet on that side on which are the angles less than the two right angles.'' | ||
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| + | Though some resources state: | ||
:''“Through any line and a point not on the line, there is exactly one line passing through that point parallel to the line”'' | :''“Through any line and a point not on the line, there is exactly one line passing through that point parallel to the line”'' | ||
| − | was the subject of a controversy for many centuries. This postulate is the basis of Euclidean geometry. | + | This postulate was the subject of a controversy for many centuries, with many attempted proofs. It is much less simple than the other postulates, and more wordy. This postulate is the basis of Euclidean geometry. |
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| + | There are also other types of geometry that don’t follow this postulate, like hyperbolic geometry and spherical geometry, which say that there are more than 2 parallel lines, or there are no parallel lines, respectively. | ||
== Non-Euclidean Geometry == | == Non-Euclidean Geometry == | ||
| − | Non-Euclidean geometry are geometries in which the | + | Non-Euclidean geometry are geometries in which the fifth postulate is altered. Types of non-Euclidean geometry include: |
*[[Elliptical geometry]] | *[[Elliptical geometry]] | ||
*[[Hyperbolic geometry]] | *[[Hyperbolic geometry]] | ||
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* [[Geometry/Resources | Geometry Resources]] | * [[Geometry/Resources | Geometry Resources]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Main Concepts== |
| − | * The notion of [[dimension]]s | + | * The notion of [[dimension]]s is fundamental to geometry. [[N-space]] is a term related to this concept. |
| − | ** [[ | + | *A [[point]] is a geometric structure with no area, length, width, or dimension. Its only property is space. It is said to be zero-dimensional. |
| + | *A [[line]] is generally taken to mean a straight line, which is the locus of points on the [[Cartesian plane]] satisfying a [[linear]] [[function]]. It has length and position, but no other properties. It is one-dimensional. A [[line segment]] means a finite segment of a line, while a [[ray]] is a line infinitely extending in only one direction. | ||
| + | *A [[plane]] is a line but in a Cartesian space. It as length, width, and position. It is two-dimensional. The point/line/plane sequence can be extended to spaces and higher dimensions. | ||
| + | *An [[angle]] is a structure formed by the intersection two [[ray]]s at their endpoints. It is measure in either [[degree]]s or [[radian]]s, though the less-common [[Système international|metric]] unit [[gradian]] is also used. | ||
| − | == See | + | == See Also == |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Point]] |
* [[The Elements]] | * [[The Elements]] | ||
| + | * [[Topology]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Geometry]] | + | [[Category:Geometry]] [[Category:Mathematics]] [[Category:Topology]] |
Latest revision as of 00:52, 25 August 2024
Geometry is the field of mathematics dealing with figures in a given space. It is one of the two oldest branches of mathematics, along with arithmetic (which eventually branched into number theory and algebra). The geometry usually studied is
Contents
Introductory Videos
https://youtu.be/51K3uCzntWs?t=842 \\ https://youtu.be/j3QSD5eDpzU
Euclidean Geometry
- Main article: Euclidean geometry
The most common type of geometry used in pre-collegiate mathematics competitions is Euclidean geometry. This type of geometry was first formally outlined by the Greek mathematician Euclid in his book The Elements.
Parallel Postulate
- Main article: Parallel Postulate
The fifth postulate stated in the book, is the following statement:
- If a straight line falling on two straight lines makes the interior angles on the same side less than two right angles, the two straight lines, if produced indefinitely, meet on that side on which are the angles less than the two right angles.
Though some resources state:
- “Through any line and a point not on the line, there is exactly one line passing through that point parallel to the line”
This postulate was the subject of a controversy for many centuries, with many attempted proofs. It is much less simple than the other postulates, and more wordy. This postulate is the basis of Euclidean geometry.
There are also other types of geometry that don’t follow this postulate, like hyperbolic geometry and spherical geometry, which say that there are more than 2 parallel lines, or there are no parallel lines, respectively.
Non-Euclidean Geometry
Non-Euclidean geometry are geometries in which the fifth postulate is altered. Types of non-Euclidean geometry include:
Student Guides to Geometry
Main Concepts
- The notion of dimensions is fundamental to geometry. N-space is a term related to this concept.
- A point is a geometric structure with no area, length, width, or dimension. Its only property is space. It is said to be zero-dimensional.
- A line is generally taken to mean a straight line, which is the locus of points on the Cartesian plane satisfying a linear function. It has length and position, but no other properties. It is one-dimensional. A line segment means a finite segment of a line, while a ray is a line infinitely extending in only one direction.
- A plane is a line but in a Cartesian space. It as length, width, and position. It is two-dimensional. The point/line/plane sequence can be extended to spaces and higher dimensions.
- An angle is a structure formed by the intersection two rays at their endpoints. It is measure in either degrees or radians, though the less-common metric unit gradian is also used.
