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Section Formula

ICSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

Flashcards for Section Formula — ICSE Class 10 Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Section Formula

What is the Section Formula for internal division?

Answer

When a point P divides the line segment joining points A(x₁, y₁) and B(x₂, y₂) internally in the ratio m:n, the coordinates of P are: x = (mx₂ + nx₁)/(m + n), y = (my₂ + ny₁)/(m + n)

Card 2Internal Division

Define internal division of a line segment.

Answer

Internal division occurs when a point P lies on the line segment AB between points A and B, dividing it into two parts AP and PB in a given ratio m:n. The point P is said to divide AB internally in th

Card 3Midpoint Formula

What is the Midpoint Formula?

Answer

The coordinates of the midpoint M of a line segment joining points A(x₁, y₁) and B(x₂, y₂) are: M = ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2). This is obtained by putting m = n = 1 in the section formula.

Card 4Centroid

What is the formula for the centroid of a triangle?

Answer

The coordinates of the centroid G of a triangle with vertices A(x₁, y₁), B(x₂, y₂), and C(x₃, y₃) are: G = ((x₁ + x₂ + x₃)/3, (y₁ + y₂ + y₃)/3)

Card 5Section Formula

Find the coordinates of point P that divides the line segment joining A(2, 3) and B(6, 7) in the ratio 1:2 internally.

Answer

Using section formula with m = 1, n = 2: x = (1×6 + 2×2)/(1+2) = (6+4)/3 = 10/3, y = (1×7 + 2×3)/(1+2) = (7+6)/3 = 13/3. Therefore, P = (10/3, 13/3)

Card 6Ratio Division

What does it mean when we say a point divides a line segment in the ratio m:n?

Answer

It means that if point P divides line segment AB, then the ratio of distances AP:PB = m:n. In other words, AP/PB = m/n, where AP and PB are the lengths of the two segments.

Card 7Midpoint Formula

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining points A(-3, 4) and B(5, -2).

Answer

Using midpoint formula: M = ((-3+5)/2, (4+(-2))/2) = (2/2, 2/2) = (1, 1). Therefore, the midpoint is (1, 1).

Card 8Centroid

What is the centroid of a triangle and what are its properties?

Answer

The centroid is the point where all three medians of a triangle intersect. It divides each median in the ratio 2:1, with the longer segment being towards the vertex. It is also the center of mass of t

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