Math Definitions - Letter L
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Locus
Definition of Locus
A locus is the set of all points that share a given property, or, in other words, the path traced out by a moving point that satisfies certain conditions.
A locus is usually either a curve or a surface.
For example, a parabola is the locus of a point that moves so that its distance from a fixed point, called the focus is equal to its distance from a fixed line, called the directrix.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter L
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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