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Light travels in a straight line. The path of light can be bent by very massive objects because they actually bend space.

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What projection shows all lines of latitude and longitude as straight lines?

The Mercator projection does that.


What is the meaning of linkage?

The act of linking; the state of being linked; also, a system of links., Manner of linking or of being linked; -- said of the union of atoms or radicals in the molecule., A system of straight lines or bars, fastened together by joints, and having certain of their points fixed in a plane. It is used to describe straight lines and curves in the plane.


On a map why would the boundary lines be straight?

Boundary lines on a map are often straight due to human-made demarcations such as survey lines, political agreements, or treaties. Straight lines can simplify border management and administration, reducing potential disputes over ambiguous boundaries. However, natural features like rivers and mountains can also create straight boundaries on maps.


Are latitude and longitude lines curve or straight?

Latitude lines are parallel straight lines that run east-west, while longitude lines are not parallel to each other and appear curved when projected onto a map. Longitude lines converge at the poles and are widest at the equator.


Are meridian lines straight line why?

Meridian lines are not straight lines in a three-dimensional sense; they are curved when plotted on a two-dimensional map. On a globe, meridian lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole, following the curvature of the Earth. However, when viewed on a flat map, they can appear as straight lines, particularly on certain map projections. This curvature is essential for accurately representing the Earth's spherical shape.

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Can non straight lines be parallel?

No, they have to be straight. --------------------------- ------------------ Those are parallel lines because they are straight. In geometry, a non-straight line has no meaning. It is allowed that arcs, planes and such can be parallel. In common usage, a twisting and turning line can be described as parallel to another, such as the rails of a railroad track, even though they are not co-planar or straight. It may not be proper by geometric definition but it is descriptive and conveys the meaning adequately.


What is the meaning of the sides of a polygon?

A polygon is a closed plane (flat) shape where an area is enclosed by a number of straight lines that meet, two at a time. These straight lines form the boundary of the polygon and are called its sides.


What type of lines does a triangle have?

Straight lines.


What is the homophone for lines opposite of columns?

The homophone for "lines" (meaning a straight or curved geometric mark) opposite of columns is "lies" (meaning false statements or reclines).


What is the meaning of angular line?

angular line are the straight lines and sharp points contain in any things....


What do you draw straight lines with?

you draw straight lines with a ruler


What is a closed polygon?

A closed polygon consists of straight lines and is closed, meaning all lines form a closed chain. Polygons are two dimensional shapes.


How many straight lines are there in a pentagon?

there are 5 straight lines


What is the meaning Parallels?

two or more straight lines (or rows) that never intersects even if their lengths extended to infinity.


What are straight lines that never cross called?

Straight lines that never cross are called parallel lines.


What did he call straight lines?

Straight


When was Despite Straight Lines created?

Despite Straight Lines was created in 1983.