What is the difference between a line, a line segment, and a ray.

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Difference between a line, a line segment, and a ray:
A line A line segment A ray
A line is connected set of points that extends forever in both directions.
A line segment is a part of line with two end points.
A ray is a part of straight line that extends only in one direction from a fixed point.
Hence,
A line is connected set of points that extends forever in both directions.
A line segment is a part of line with two end points.
A ray is a part of straight line that extends only in one direction from a fixed point.

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A line	A line segment	A ray
A line is connected set of points that extends forever in both directions.	A line segment is a part of line with two end points.	A ray is a part of straight line that extends only in one direction from a fixed point.