Class 2 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 5: Playing with Lines⭐ Topic 1
Straight and Curved Lines
Lines can be straight, going directly from one point to another, or curved, bending smoothly.
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A straight line does not bend and is the shortest path between two points, like the edge of a ruler or a book.
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- A straight line does not bend.
- A straight line is the shortest path between two points.
- A curved line bends smoothly without corners.
- A rainbow and a smile are examples of curved lines.
- Buildings often have straight lines.
- Rivers and hills often have curved lines.
- We see both types of lines around us.
- Recognising lines helps us draw shapes accurately.
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straight and curved lines