Why can't a point be measured? It is called an undefined term in geometry. Why?
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Why can't a point be measured? It is called an undefined term in geometry. Why?
Hello,
Hmmm well, I'd say that's because a point is just a representation. It doesn't have a measure, because it has no given form. A point is rather a position than an element.
If it were a line, you should consider the distance between the extreme points. But there is only one extreme point ! So how would you find a measure ?
The same applies to a plane, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Moo
It's another undefined term...WHY?