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Geometry

Geometry is the branch of mathmatics concerned with the shape, size, angles and properties of space.

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prism

Mathematics; Geometry

The surface of a cylindric solid whose base is a polygon; see right prism, parallelpiped, box.

proportion

Mathematics; Geometry

A statement that two ratios are equal.

ratio

Mathematics; Geometry

A quotient of 2 numbers.

scale factor

Mathematics; Geometry

Size change magnitude.

tilt

Mathematics; Geometry

The measure of an angle as compared to a horizontal line; what happens when you kick the pinball machine too hard; see grade.

volume

Mathematics; Geometry

The amount of space a 3-D object can hold.

vertex

Mathematics; Geometry

The point where the sides of an angle meet. The point of a triangle, cone , or pyramid that is farthest away from its base.

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