Chapter Name : Coordinate Geometry |
Sub Topic Code : 104_10_07_03_01 |
Topic Name : Section Formula |
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Sub Topic Name : Section Formula |
Derivation and Applications of Section Formula
Basic Coordinate System, Distance Formula
Construction sites are full of examples of section formula, for balancing temporary structures.
How is GPS location of a place calculated?
Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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Midpoint Theorem | Helps to find the centre of a line or area. |
Section Formula | Determination of co-ordinates of a point dividing a line in a fixed ratio. |
Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Graph Simulator | Helps you form accurate diagrams to stimulate visual response. |
Finding GPS co-ordinates for points or lines dividing sections of land.
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Examples | Explainations |
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Astronomy | Placement of satellites and stations at fixed places, to maintain a fixed ratio from planets and moons. |
Calculating the coordinates of a point dividing a given line, or two points in a given ratio.
Computing the co-ordinates (GPS) of points, which are tougher to find physically on the basis of given data.
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