{"id":1753,"date":"2022-04-22T09:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T09:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1753"},"modified":"2024-04-02T05:14:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T05:14:40","slug":"ray-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/ray","title":{"rendered":"Ray in Math &#8211; Definition, Examples, Practice Problems, FAQs,"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ddab5243-0a8c-42fd-9a8d-fd600ee55e1e\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/ray#0-what-is-a-ray-in-math->What Is a Ray in Math?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/ray#3-points-to-remember-about-rays>Points to Remember about Rays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/ray#5-solved-examples-on-ray-in-math>Solved Examples On Ray in Math<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/ray#6-practice-problems-on-ray-in-math>Practice Problems On Ray in Math<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/ray#7-frequently-asked-questions-on-ray-in-math>Frequently Asked Questions On Ray in Math<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We come across various angles in our everyday life, such as the hands of a clock, a slice of pizza, and an arrowhead showing direction, to name a few. To structure an angle, we need to know what a ray is<strong> in math<\/strong>. Rays help us form different angles depending on how we arrange them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Today, we shall find out what a ray is<strong> in math<\/strong>. Come, let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-ray-in-math-\">What Is a Ray in Math?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The definition of ray in math is that it is a part of a line that has a fixed starting point but no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/endpoint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">endpoint<\/a>. It can extend infinitely in one direction. Since a ray has no end point, we can\u2019t measure its length.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ray.png\" alt=\"Ray\" class=\"wp-image-41438\" title=\"Ray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ray.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ray-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Fun Facts:<\/strong> The sun rays are an example of a ray. 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A ray is named using its initial point and any other point through which it passes. So, the first letter of a ray\u2019s name indicates its starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When naming a ray, it is denoted by drawing a small ray on top of the name of the ray.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The figure below represents a ray PQ. Here, the starting point of ray PQ is P, and on its way to infinity, it passes through point Q.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ray-pq.png\" alt=\"Ray PQ\" class=\"wp-image-41440\" title=\"Ray PQ\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ray-pq.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ray-pq-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Now consider the diagram below. It has a ray that passes through two points on its endless journey. The starting point of this ray is D. 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The vertex of the angles is the starting point of the rays. It is the vertex that gives us the measure of an angle. The rays from the arms of the angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Angles are measured in degrees (\u00b0).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/angles-formed-by-rays.png\" alt=\"Angles formed by rays\" class=\"wp-image-41442\" title=\"Angles formed by rays\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/angles-formed-by-rays.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/angles-formed-by-rays-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the below figure, the angle ABC is formed by the rays BA and BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parts-of-an-angle.png\" alt=\"parts of an angle\" class=\"wp-image-41443\" title=\"parts of an angle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parts-of-an-angle.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/parts-of-an-angle-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-points-to-remember-about-rays\">Points to Remember about Rays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A ray is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometric-shapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">geometric figure<\/a> that has no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/height\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">height<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/width\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">width<\/a>. It only has an indefinite length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The name of a ray must always include its origin point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We need two rays to form an angle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Having a clear idea about a <strong>ray in math<\/strong> is important. It helps us understand the concept of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/angle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">angles<\/a> and multiple angles enable us to form a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polygon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">polygon<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-solved-examples-on-ray-in-math\">Solved Examples On Ray in Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 1: What is the endpoint of ray GF in the given figure below?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"290\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/identifying-endpoint-of-ray.png\" alt=\"identifying endpoint of ray\" class=\"wp-image-41444\" title=\"identifying endpoint of ray\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: In the given figure, the endpoint of ray GF is G. Since the origin point of a ray is called its endpoint, here G is the endpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 2: Which rays are opposite to each other in the figure below?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rays-opposite-to-each-other.png\" alt=\"rays opposite to each other\" class=\"wp-image-41445\" title=\"rays opposite to each other\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Ray GH and ray GC are opposite rays in the given figure. These rays start from point G and proceed in the opposite direction to form a straight angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 3: Write the names of any five rays as seen in the given figure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rays-in-a-circle.png\" alt=\"Rays in a Circle\" class=\"wp-image-41436\" title=\"Rays in a Circle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Ray OC, ray OA, ray OG, ray CA, and ray GS are five rays seen in the given figure. Here, ray OC, ray OA, and ray OG originate from the point O. Ray CA has C as the endpoint, and ray GS has G as the endpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-practice-problems-on-ray-in-math\">Practice Problems On Ray in Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Ray in Math: Meaning, Definition, Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this Quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the given figures has an indefinite length?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">A line segment<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">A ray<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">A triangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">A circle<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: A ray<br\/>Since a ray extends endlessly in one direction, it has no definite length. But all the other given figures have definite length.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">If a line is divided into two parts, what will be formed?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">One line segment and one ray<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Two line segments<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Two rays extending in the same direction<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Two opposite rays<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Two opposite rays<br\/>When a line is divided into two parts, it will form two rays that extend in the opposite direction.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many rays can you draw from a given point?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">One<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Four<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Three<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Infinite<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Infinite<br\/>When you are given a point, you can draw an endless number of rays from that point in every direction.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Consider the number line representing whole numbers. Which one of these statements is true?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Practice-Problems-4.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">It is a ray.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">It is a line.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">It is a line segment.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above.<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: It is a ray.<br\/>The number line representing whole numbers starts from a fixed point, 0. 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It then extends endlessly through 1 as there is no end to whole numbers.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-frequently-asked-questions-on-ray-in-math\">Frequently Asked Questions On Ray in Math<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\"><strong>What is the difference between a ray and a line?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A ray has a fixed starting point and extends endlessly in another direction. But a line has no fixed starting point and extends endlessly in both directions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\"><strong>Can we extend a ray infinitely?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Yes, we can extend a ray infinitely in one direction. A ray starts from a fixed point and so, it can\u2019t be extended infinitely in both directions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\"><strong>What is the thickness of a ray?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A ray has zero thickness. It is a one-dimensional figure that has an indefinite length.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\"><strong>What is the symbol of a ray?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-b3b365fb-34a8-4088-846d-61b02baeb476\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The symbol of a ray is a small arrow (-&gt;) that is placed above the name of the ray.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We come across various angles in our everyday life, such as the hands of a clock, a slice of pizza, and an arrowhead showing direction, to name a few. 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