Category:Definitions/Vertices

This category contains definitions related to Vertices.
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• Graph Theory:
  • Vertex of Graph: The vertices of a graph are the points, which may or may not be joined by edges.

• Geometry and Solid Geometry:
  • Vertex: A point at which $2$ or more line segments meet on the boundary of a geometric figure:
    • Vertex of Polygon: The corners of a polygon are known as its vertices.
    • Vertex of Polyhedron: The corners of a polyhedron are known as its vertices.
    • Vertex of Angle: The point at which the lines containing an angle meet is known as its vertex.
    • Vertex of Solid Angle: The common vertex of the angles containing a solid angle is known as the vertex of that solid angle.
  • Vertex of Cone: Another term for apex.

• Conic Sections:
  • Vertex of Conic Section:
    • Vertex of Ellipse: The endpoints of the major axis of an ellipse are its vertices.
    • Vertex of Parabola: The point at which a parabola cuts its axis.
    • Vertex of Hyperbola: The points where a hyperbola intersects its major axis are its vertices.