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acute angle
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An angle that measures more than 0° and less than 90°.
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adjacent angles
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Two angles that share the same vertex and one side. The two sides that are not shared form a larger angle.
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alternate angles
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Two angles that are located on opposite sides of an intersecting transversal.
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angle
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A shape formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint or two lines that intersect. An angle has one vertex and two sides.
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axiom
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A statement that is universally accepted as truth without proof. In geometry, axioms provide the basis for theorems.
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blueprint
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A document containing all the instructions necessary to manufacture a part. The key sections of a blueprint are the drawing, dimensions, and notes.
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bolt circle
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A number of holes with centers that are positioned around the circumference of an imaginary circle.
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centerline
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An imaginary line that divides a shape into two equal halves or that runs through the center of a cylindrical object.
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circle
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A series of points that are all the same distance from a fixed center point.
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CNC programming
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The creation of program codes and instructions used to run a machine tool controlled by a computer. Each unique part requires its own CNC program.
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complementary angles
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Two angles that, when added together, equal 90°.
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computer-aided design
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The use of a computer to design parts. Computer-aided design (CAD) software creates a virtual model of the part.
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corresponding angles
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Two angles that are located in the same relative location. If a transversal intersects two parallel lines, corresponding angles appear on the same side of the transversal.
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degree
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A common unit of measurement used to determine the size of an angle.
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endpoint
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A single point indicating where a line segment or ray ends. A ray has one endpoint, and a line segment has two endpoints.
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exterior angle
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An angle located outside two parallel lines or outside a closed figure.
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geometry
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The branch of mathematics that involves the measurements, properties, and relationships of all shapes and sizes of things.
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interior angle
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An angle located between two parallel lines or within a closed figure.
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intersect
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To meet, cut across, or overlap. Two intersecting lines form the shape of an "X."
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line
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A series of points that extends endlessly in two directions. A line is perfectly straight, and its length cannot be measured.
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line segment
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A section of a line with two endpoints that indicate where the section ends. The length of a line segment can be measured.
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mathematics
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The study of the measurement and relationships of things by using numbers and symbols.
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obtuse angle
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An angle that measures more than 90° and less than 180°.
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parallel lines
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Two lines in the same plane that, no matter how far they extend, do not intersect with each other. Parallel lines are the same distance apart at any given point.
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perpendicular lines
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Two lines that intersect to form a 90° angle.
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plane
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An imaginary, perfectly flat surface with no thickness that extends endlessly in all directions. Three non-linear points or two intersecting lines define the location of a plane.
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point
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A single, specific location. A point has no length, width or depth.
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ray
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A series of points that extends endlessly in one direction. A ray has one endpoint, but its length cannot be measured.
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reflex angle
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An angle that measures more than 180° and less than 360°.
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right angle
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An angle that measures exactly 90°.
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straight angle
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An angle that measures exactly 180°. A straight angle appears as a straight line.
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supplementary angles
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Two angles that, when added together, equal 180°.
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theorem
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A statement that must be proven to be true. Geometry involves the step-by-step, logical process of using true statements to prove a theorem.
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transversal
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A line that intersects two or more lines at different points.
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variable
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A symbol in a mathematical statement or drawing that represents an unknown quantity.
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vertex
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The point of an angle where its two sides meet.
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vertical angles
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Two angles that share the same vertex and are positioned directly opposite one another. Vertical angles are formed whenever two lines intersect.
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