{"id":9377,"date":"2022-08-29T15:18:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T15:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=9377"},"modified":"2024-02-05T09:58:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T09:58:46","slug":"what-is-estimation-in-maths-meaning-definition-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines","title":{"rendered":"Types of Lines &#8211; Definition With Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-da3098ac-d9f3-4063-9e4c-04a021c34d61\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines#0-definition-of-a-line>Definition of a Line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines#1-diagram-of-a-line->Diagram of a Line&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines#4-what-are-the-types-of-lines-in-geometry>What are the Types of Lines in Geometry?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines#13-solved-examples>Solved Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines#14-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines#15-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-definition-of-a-line\">Definition of a Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You can observe lines all around you: from the ruler in your pencil box to train tracks, from the buildings in the city to the walls in your home. Lines are a rich and fascinating concept in mathematics, and there is a lot to learn about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Mathematically, a line is a collection of infinite points. In addition, a line extends endlessly in both directions. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-2-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-difference-between-line-and-ray\">Difference between Line and Ray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-3.png\" alt=\"Difference Between a Line and a Ray\" class=\"wp-image-11212\" title=\"Difference Between a Line and a Ray\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-3-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-what-are-the-types-of-lines-in-geometry\">What are the Types of Lines in Geometry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">There are various types of lines used in everyday life. Getting to know the various types of lines helps us to develop a sound understanding of the figures and shapes in math. Let\u2019s look at the geometry line names and the examples&nbsp; of types of lines in everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-a-curved-lines\">a) Curved Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A line that is not straight is a curved line.\u00a0If a point does not move in one direction, we get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/curve\" title=\"\">curve<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-4.png\" alt=\"Examples of Curved Lines\" class=\"wp-image-9992\" title=\"Examples of Curved Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-4-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-b-straight-lines\">b) Straight Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The shortest line joining any 2 points is a straight line. If a point moves in only one direction, we get a straight line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-5.png\" alt=\"Examples of Straight Lines\" class=\"wp-image-9993\" title=\"Examples of Straight Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-5-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-c-horizontal-lines\">c) Horizontal Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/horizontal\" title=\"\">horizontal line<\/a> is a line that runs from left to right in a straight line. Horizontal lines are parallel to the x-axis and perpendicular to the y-axis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-6.png\" alt=\"Examples of Horizontal Lines\" class=\"wp-image-9994\" title=\"Examples of Horizontal Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-6-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-d-vertical-lines\">d) Vertical Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition\/vertical\" title=\"\">Vertical lines<\/a> run straight up and down from top to bottom or bottom to up. Vertical lines are parallel to the y-axis and perpendicular to the x-axis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/K0opxJODtf6-W0iSsp9JHW_mNYePaSkifbea_wxIyQvK4kUP6-Qrcu6Ka7CbJDZND71UIt6qYpfgcYMYaf46IFRM_-fTXRNn2EHRQZEIZkmJsgzahlOlefQpz_D-KL3AnGxzRI2LbfQrlpTYRHHdQDygkUQncRQoIUZaHpq7fOvwB5-U71ynW6V7VpkZ\" alt=\"Examples of Vertical Lines\" title=\"Examples of Vertical Lines\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-e-parallel-lines\">e) Parallel Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/geometry\" title=\"\">geometry<\/a>, parallel lines can be defined as two lines in the same plane that are at equal distance from each other and never meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-8.png\" alt=\"Examples of Parallel Lines\" class=\"wp-image-9995\" title=\"Examples of Parallel Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-8.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-8-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"10-f-intersecting-lines\">f) Intersecting Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When two or more\u00a0lines\u00a0cross each other in a plane, they are called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/intersecting-lines\" title=\"\">intersecting lines<\/a>. The intersecting lines share a common point, which lies on all the intersecting lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/K6GxmvZl9UZnbl4RdYjg1ZVo-7hJUT9914tXJCIf53hWnJtNS8wJ1yhLig1Ho-Jxsc9wqqD-zk6JQ6M1ug6YuHXdysymI4nB2x79xo-z2OYVN3Y87k-viK7YXusuQEavgSNz0hcl1pAR_tJwZ1oQIg-4N-QZ1k146h-G5YlhlBX_mftBvXUnLKbJeYz6\" alt=\"Examples of Intersecting Lines\" title=\"Examples of Intersecting Lines\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"11-g-perpendicular-lines\">g) Perpendicular Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In geometry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/perpendicular\" title=\"\">perpendicular lines<\/a> are defined as two lines that meet or intersect each other at a right angle (90\u00b0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-10.png\" alt=\"Examples of Perpendicular Lines\" class=\"wp-image-9996\" title=\"Examples of Perpendicular Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-10.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-10-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"12-h-transversal-lines\">h) Transversal Lines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A line that intersects two or more given lines at different points is called a transversal line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-11.png\" alt=\"Examples of Transversal Lines\" class=\"wp-image-9997\" title=\"Examples of Transversal Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-11.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Types-of-Lines-11-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"13-solved-examples\">Solved Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 1:&nbsp; Match the figures with the types of lines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-1.png\" alt=\"Match the figures to the Types of Lines\" class=\"wp-image-9998\" title=\"Match the figures to the Types of Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-1-209x300.png 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution: The types of lines for the figures are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Parallel lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Intersecting lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Curved line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Vertical line<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 2: State whether the following is <\/strong><strong><em>true<\/em><\/strong><strong> or <\/strong><strong><em>false<\/em><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A line is a set of points in a straight path that extends in opposite directions without ending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A line has a fixed length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Horizontal lines are parallel to y-axis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A ray extends in one direction only.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">True<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">False<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">False<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">True<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 3: Write the name of a given line, ray, or line segment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-2-1.png\" alt=\"Identify line, ray or line segment.\" class=\"wp-image-9999\" title=\"Identify line, ray or line segment.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-2-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-2-1-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$XY^\\leftrightarrow, YX^\\leftrightarrow$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\overline{UV}$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\overrightarrow{AB}$<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 4: Observe the given figure and answer the given questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-3-1.png\" alt=\"Name the ray, line and line segment\" class=\"wp-image-10001\" title=\"Name the ray, line and line segment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-3-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-3-1-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Name the ray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Name the line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Name the line segment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\overrightarrow{DC}$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$AB^\\leftrightarrow$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\overline{EF}$<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"14-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Types of Lines - Definition With Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A ray can be defined as a line with ___________.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">no endpoints<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">two endpoints<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">four endpoints<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">one endpoint<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: one endpoint<br\/>A ray can be defined as a line with one endpoint.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the direction of horizontal lines?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Slanted<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Curve<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Top to bottom<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Left to right<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Left to right<br\/>A horizontal line goes from left to right.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Write the name of the figure.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp3.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Line<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Roy<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Line segment<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Curved line<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Line<br\/>A line extends in both directions infinitely.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Name the transversal line in the given figure.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp4.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">PQ<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">RS<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">UV<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div 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So, UV is a transversal line.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 1,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"RS\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"UV intersects RS and PQ at different points. So, UV is a transversal line.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 3,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"None of the above\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"UV intersects RS and PQ at different points. So, UV is a transversal line.\"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 2,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"UV\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"UV intersects RS and PQ at different points. So, UV is a transversal line.\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"UV intersects RS and PQ at different points. So, UV is a transversal line.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"15-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\"><strong><strong>What are concurrent lines?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lines are said to be concurrent if they intersect at a single point.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\"><strong><strong>What are collinear points?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collinear points are points that lie on the same straight line.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\"><strong><strong>What is the difference between line and line segment?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A line extends in both directions infinitely. Lines do not have a starting point or an endpoint. A line segment is a part of a line. It has fixed length.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\"><strong><strong>What is the difference between intersecting lines and perpendicular lines?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-fc998b88-a678-4579-96f5-c116b541cb8c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When two or more&nbsp;lines&nbsp;cross each other in a plane, they are called intersecting lines. The intersecting lines share a common point, which lie on all the intersecting lines.&nbsp; Perpendicular lines are defined as two lines that meet or intersect each other at a right angle (90\u00b0).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"16-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometric-shapes\" title=\"\">geometric shapes<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/angle\" title=\"\">angles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-segment\" title=\"\">line segments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polygon\" title=\"\">polygons<\/a>, etc., are made up of lines. With the help of a line, a point, or an angle, you can determine figures and shapes.And to learn about the figure and lines, you have to understand the various types of lines. Lines are the foundation of any figure or polygon. Learn other interesting math topics through fun games, worksheets, and lessons on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/\">SplashLearn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Definition of a Line You can observe lines all around you: from the ruler in your pencil box to train tracks, from the buildings in the city to the walls in your home. Lines are a rich and fascinating concept in mathematics, and there is a lot to learn about them. Mathematically, a line is &#8230; <a title=\"Types of Lines &#8211; Definition With Examples\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/types-of-lines\" aria-label=\"More on Types of Lines &#8211; Definition With Examples\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Mithun Jhawar","author_link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/author\/mithun-jhawarsplashlearn-com\/"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9377"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39901,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9377\/revisions\/39901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}