Question

The shortest distance between any two points is termed as a .

• A. Ray
• B. Line
• C. Line segment

Answer 1

The correct option is C Line segment

Line has no end points. So, its length can not be measured.
The length of a line-segment is definite. So, it can be measured.
A ray has a starting point but no other end point. So, its length can not be measured.
$\therefore$ Length can only be measured for a line segment and that distance is the shortest one as it has no turn.