Introduction to Geometry: Rays and Angles

Rays and Angles: Introduction

A lighthouse in the fog with two beams of light emanating from the top

Look at the beams of light coming from the top of the lighthouse. Are they lines? What is the best way to describe them? In this lesson, you will learn about parts of lines, called rays, and the angles that they form. "Ray" is commonly used when referring to a beam of light. By the end of this lesson, you will understand why.