According to figure BC=CB?
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According to figure BC=CB?
In geometry, the distance or length of a line segment between two points is the same, regardless of the direction in which it is measured. Consequently, the segments denoted by and refer to the same segment, both indicating the distance between points B and C.
Hence, the statement "BC = CB" is indeed True.
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Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Yes! BC and CB represent the same line segment. Think of it like measuring the distance between two cities - it's the same whether you drive from City B to City C or from City C to City B.
In vector mathematics, BC and CB would be opposite vectors. But for line segments (measuring distance), they're always equal. This question is about segments, not vectors.
Think of a ruler! If you measure from the 2-inch mark to the 5-inch mark, you get 3 inches. If you measure from the 5-inch mark to the 2-inch mark, you still get 3 inches of distance.
A line segment has two endpoints and a measurable length. A line extends infinitely in both directions. The notation refers to the segment between points B and C.
For distance measurements, no! BC = CB always. However, in more advanced topics like vectors or directed line segments, order can matter. For basic geometry, focus on distance being the same.
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