What is a Point?

Definition

A mark of a position in the plane is called a point.

Introduction

A plane is a two-dimensional space, which means a flat surface. There are numerous locations on a plane, whereas it is essential for us to have a system of identifying each location on the plane. So, let’s learn how to identify every location visually in the plane.

In geometry, a location on the plane is marked by a dot symbol and it is called a point. The dot symbol of a point helps us to recognize its position on the plane.

Look at the above visual graphics in which you can see few points at different positions in the form of dots on the plane. Each point denotes its location on the two-dimensional space but we cannot show all points in this graphical example because there are several points in a plane.

You have clearly learned what a point really is and how it is denoted geometrically on a plane. Now, let’s learn more about the points in geometry with the graphical examples.

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