{"id":9421,"date":"2022-08-29T15:37:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T15:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=9421"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:10:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T09:10:18","slug":"intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines","title":{"rendered":"Intersecting and Non-intersecting 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-bcf651fc-6eaf-4cd5-a60c-bc32e705bc3c\" 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\/intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines#0-definition-of-a-line>Definition of a Line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines#2-what-are-intersecting-lines>What are intersecting lines?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines#7-what-are-non-intersecting-lines>What are Non-intersecting lines?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines#11-solved-examples->Solved Examples&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines#12-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/intersecting-and-non-intersecting-lines#14-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\">A line extends indefinitely in both the directions. Only a portion of a line is drawn and arrow heads are marked at its two ends, indicating that it extends indefinitely in both directions and is denoted by two capital letters. The line has no endpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-a-line-ab-.png\" alt=\"illustration of a line ab\" class=\"wp-image-40370\" title=\"Illustration of a line AB\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-a-line-ab-.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/illustration-of-a-line-ab--300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/add-like-fractions-using-number-lines\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/fractions_add_like_frac_sum_upto_1_nl_pt.png\" alt=\"Add Like Fractions using Number Lines Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Add Like Fractions using Number Lines Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/count-objects-in-non-linear-arrangement\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/count_comp_hoppys_list_1_gm.png\" alt=\"Count Objects in Non-Linear Arrangement Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Count Objects in Non-Linear Arrangement Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/count-objects-in-non-linear-arrangement-within-10\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div 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Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Divide using Number Lines Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/identify-examples-and-non-examples\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geometry_non_example_pt.png\" alt=\"Identify Examples and Non-examples Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Identify Examples and Non-examples Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/identify-fractions-on-number-lines\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/fractions_identify_fraction_nl_pt.png\" alt=\"Identify Fractions on Number Lines Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Identify Fractions on Number Lines Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a 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Now you must be wondering what are intersecting and non-intersecting lines? When two lines cross or cut each other they are said to intersect and hence the lines are called intersecting lines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s understand intersecting lines in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/multiplying-non-unit-fractions\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/multiplying-non-unit-fractions.jpeg\" alt=\"Multiplying Non Unit Fractions Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/problems-on-multiplying-non-unit-fraction-whole\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/problems-on-multiplying-non-unit-fraction-whole.jpeg\" alt=\"Problems on Multiplying Non-Unit Fraction & Whole Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/problems-on-product-of-whole-non-unit-fraction\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/problems-on-product-of-whole-non-unit-fraction.jpeg\" alt=\"Problems on Product of Whole & Non-Unit Fraction Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">More Worksheets<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-worksheets-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-what-are-intersecting-lines\">What are intersecting lines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When two or more lines cut each other in such a way that there is a common point, it is called an <strong>intersecting line<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Two intersecting lines meet once at any point, and it does not matter at what angle they meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">If the lines are meeting at more than one intersecting point, they cannot be straight lines, and at least one of them is a curve. So the common point is their point of intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">An infinite number of lines can be drawn through a given point of intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us understand this more elaborately with the help of an example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the below figure, AB and CD are the intersecting lines, and O is the point of intersection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Illustration-of-intersecting-lines-AB-and-CD.png\" alt=\"Illustration of intersecting lines AB and CD\" class=\"wp-image-40358\" title=\"Illustration of intersecting lines AB and CD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Illustration-of-intersecting-lines-AB-and-CD.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Illustration-of-intersecting-lines-AB-and-CD-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-properties-of-intersecting-lines\">Properties of Intersecting Lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">These are some of the properties of <strong>intersecting lines<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">They always meet at one point and form a pair of vertical angles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The intersecting lines meet at one, and only one, point no matter which angle they meet at.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The intersecting lines form a pair of vertical angles. The opposite angles are equal. Also, the adjacent angles will form a linear pair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us understand more about the vertical angles with the help of an example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pair-of-vertical-angles-in-intersecting-lines.png\" alt=\"Pair of Vertical Angles in Intersecting lines\" class=\"wp-image-40360\" title=\"Pair of Vertical Angles in Intersecting lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pair-of-vertical-angles-in-intersecting-lines.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pair-of-vertical-angles-in-intersecting-lines-300x208.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the above figure, angles made because of the intersection are the vertical angles. Thus, on the line, P and Q, \u201cb and d\u201d and \u201ca and c\u201d are vertical angles meeting at the point of intersection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The opposite angles are equal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\u2220b = \u2220d and \u2220a = \u2220c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Also, the adjacent angles will form a linear pair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\u2220a + \u2220b = 180\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\u2220a + \u2220d = 180\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\u2220b + \u2220c = 180\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\u2220c + \u2220d = 180\u00b0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-examples-of-intersecting-lines-\">Examples of Intersecting Lines&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can observe that many examples fit into the category of intersecting lines in our daily lives, such as crossroads, hands of clocks, and scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/real-life-examples-of-Intersecting-lines.png\" alt=\"Real-life examples of Intersecting lines\" class=\"wp-image-40362\" title=\"Real-life examples of Intersecting lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/real-life-examples-of-Intersecting-lines.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/real-life-examples-of-Intersecting-lines-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-fun-facts-about-intersecting-lines\">Fun Facts about Intersecting Lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When two lines intersect at more than one given point, those lines will always be curved lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When two lines intersect at a 90-degree angle and create a perpendicular, such lines are known as perpendicular lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">All perpendicular lines&nbsp; are intersecting lines but not all intersecting lines are perpendicular lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-definition-of-non-intersecting-lines-in-geometry\">Definition of Non-Intersecting Lines in Geometry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">It\u2019s not necessary that two lines cross or cut each other. When lines do not intersect or cross each other, the lines are called non-intersecting lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s understand non-intersecting lines in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-what-are-non-intersecting-lines\">What are Non-intersecting lines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When two or more lines run concurrently but do not cross each other at any point, they are known as non-intersecting lines. They are also known as parallel lines. <strong>II<\/strong> is used as a symbol to denote parallel lines.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Normally, they are at an equal distance, as shown in the figure below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/examples-of-non-intersecting-lines.png\" alt=\"examples of non-intersecting lines\" class=\"wp-image-40363\" title=\"Examples of Non-Intersecting lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/examples-of-non-intersecting-lines.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/examples-of-non-intersecting-lines-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-properties-of-non-intersecting-lines\">Properties of Non-intersecting Lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;Here are some of the major properties of non-intersecting lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">They never meet at any point while running parallelly together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Non-intersecting lines<\/strong> have no point of intersection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Distance between any two points (one on each line) will always be the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A line can have multiple non-intersecting lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-examples-of-non-intersecting-lines-\">Examples of Non-intersecting Lines&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In our daily lives, we can observe that many examples fit into the category of non-intersecting lines, such as railway tracks, ladders, and running tracks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/real-life-examples-of-non-Intersecting-lines.png\" alt=\"Real-life examples of Non-Intersecting lines\" class=\"wp-image-40364\" title=\"Real-life examples of Non-Intersecting lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/real-life-examples-of-non-Intersecting-lines.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/real-life-examples-of-non-Intersecting-lines-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"10-fun-facts-about-non-intersecting-lines\">Fun Facts about Non-intersecting Lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A line can have multiple lines running parallel to each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Non-intersecting lines can be stretched infinitely, without intersecting each other at any given point. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s practice questions on intersecting and non-intersecting lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"11-solved-examples-\">Solved Examples&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. Find whether the lines are intersecting or non-intersecting lines?<\/strong><\/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\/2024\/02\/intersecting-lines.png\" alt=\"Intersecting Lines\" class=\"wp-image-40365\" title=\"Intersecting Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intersecting-lines.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intersecting-lines-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: When the left line is extended to the right-hand side, it will intersect the second line and hence create a pair of intersecting lines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. Can we create at least four intersecting lines with one common point of intersection?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Yes, it is possible to have more than one intersecting line with a common point of intersection. The similar thing is explained with the help of an example below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In this figure, AB, CD,&nbsp; EF, and GH are the four lines that intersect at a common point of intersection O.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intersecting-lines-with-a-common-point-of-intersection.png\" alt=\"Intersecting lines with a common point of intersection\" class=\"wp-image-40366\" title=\"Intersecting lines with a common point of intersection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intersecting-lines-with-a-common-point-of-intersection.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/intersecting-lines-with-a-common-point-of-intersection-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;<strong>3. Classify the pair of lines as intersecting and non-intersecting lines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/identify-the-types-of-lines.png\" alt=\"Identify the types of Lines\" class=\"wp-image-40367\" title=\"Identify the types of Lines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/identify-the-types-of-lines.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/identify-the-types-of-lines-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Intersecting lines: (II), (III), (IV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Non-intersecting lines: (i)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4.&nbsp; State whether the given statement is true or false.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">a)&nbsp; &nbsp; Adjacent sides of a square are intersecting lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">b)&nbsp; &nbsp; Intersecting lines have only one point of intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">c)&nbsp; &nbsp; Two parallel lines are intersecting lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><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\">True<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">False<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"12-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Intersecting and Non-intersecting Lines - Definition with Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the name of two lines that cross each other.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Parallel lines<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Intersecting lines<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Point of intersection<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Line segment<\/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: Intersecting lines<br\/>Intersecting lines cross each other.<\/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\">With respect to intersecting and non-intersecting lines, pairs of non-intersecting lines will be:<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Solved-Examples-4-6.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">AB, EF<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">PR, CD<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">EF, TU<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">PQ, RS<\/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: PQ, RS<br\/>PQ || RS , therefore, they are parallel lines or non-intersecting lines.<\/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\">Which of these does not represent intersecting lines?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Opposite sides of rhombus<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Diagonals of rhombus<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Adjacent sides of rhombus<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above<\/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: Opposite sides of rhombus<br\/>Opposite sides of the rhombus are parallel to each other.<\/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\">What type of line crosses at the 90\u00b0 angle?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Parallel lines<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Curved lines<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Perpendicular lines<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Non-intersecting lines<\/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: Perpendicular lines<br\/>Perpendicular lines intersect at right angles (90\u00b0).<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        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and create equal and opposite angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">SplashLearn transforms how students learn and study math through a highly engaging and personalized program. Their learning programs are fun and personalized for every child to prepare them for skills required in the twenty-first century.Learn all about the intersecting and non-intersecting lines for grade K-8 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/ela-games\">SplashLearn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"14-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\" 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-0-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\"><strong>What is the point of intersection?<\/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-0-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\">\n\n<p>When two lines cross each other, the point where they intersect or meet is common to both the lines and is called the point of intersection.<\/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-1-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\"><strong>What are vertically opposite angles?<\/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-1-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\">\n\n<p>When two lines intersect, they form a pair of vertical angles. The vertical angles that are opposite to each other are called vertically opposite angles.<\/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-2-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\"><strong>What are parallel lines?<\/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-2-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\">\n\n<p>The lines that do not meet even after extending them are called parallel lines. These lines have no point of intersection.<\/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-3-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\"><strong>Define perpendicular angle?<\/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-3-3f1a6399-c121-494b-b145-d2da24c68713\">\n\n<p>When two lines intersect at exactly 90 degrees, the angle formed because of such an intersection is called a perpendicular angle. 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