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Ray

Grades 3–5

Definition

A ray is a part of a line that starts at one point (the endpoint) and extends forever in one direction.

Think of a ray like a sunbeam. It starts at the sun and shoots outward in one direction forever.

Examples

  • A ray starts at point A and goes through point B, continuing forever.
  • A flashlight beam is like a ray: it starts at the flashlight and shines outward.
  • Two rays that share an endpoint form an angle.

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