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Plane

Definition Of Plane

A flat surface that extends into infinity in all directions is known as a Plane.

More About Plane

It is also called as two-dimensional surface.
Any three noncollinear points lie on one and only one plane.
A plane has infinite width and length, zero thickness, and zero curvature.

Examples of Plane

Examples of  Plane

The figure shown is a flat surface extended in all the directions. So, it is a plane.

Video Examples: Point Line Plane - Geometry Help

Solved Example on Plane

Ques: Which of the figures represents that one plane is being cut by another?

Examples of  Plane

Choices:

A. Figure 1
B. Figure 3
C. Figure 2
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: A flat surface that extends into infinity in all directions is known as a Plane.
Step 2: Here, only Figure 1 represents that one plane is being cut by another plane.

Quick Summary

  • A plane is a two-dimensional surface.
  • Any three noncollinear points lie on one and only one plane.
  • A plane has infinite width and length, zero thickness, and zero curvature.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples such as walls, table tops, or whiteboards to illustrate the concept of a plane. Emphasize the infinite nature of a plane.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Points
  • Lines
  • Spatial Reasoning

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following best describes a plane?

Q2: How many points are required to define a unique plane?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the dimensions of a plane?
A: A plane has infinite length and width but zero thickness.

Q: How many points define a plane?
A: Three non-collinear points define a unique plane.

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