Bisect
"Bisect" means to divide into two equal parts.
You can bisect lines, angles, and more.
The dividing line is called the "bisector"
Bisecting a Line Segment
Here the blue line segment is bisected by the red line:
You can try it yourself (try moving the points):
When the bisector is perpendicular (at right angles) to the line being bisected it is called a "perpendicular bisector".
See How To Bisect A Line Segment |
Bisecting an Angle
Here the blue angle is bisected by the red line:
You can try it yourself (try moving the points):
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See How To Bisect An Angle |
Bisect a Shape
We can also bisect some shapes. Here a kite is bisected by a dashed line: