Skew lines

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Skew lines are

   Choices

   1. parallel but not equal
   2. intersecting at right angles
   3. neither parallel nor intersecting

   Correct choice

   neither parallel nor intersecting

2. Question

   Two skew lines lie

   Choices

   1. in different planes
   2. in the same plane
   3. always on the x-axis

   Correct choice

   in different planes

3. Question

   Can two skew lines ever meet?

   Choices

   1. Yes, at one point
   2. No
   3. Only at the origin

   Correct choice

   No

4. Question

   The angle between skew lines is measured using

   Choices

   1. the distance between them
   2. their midpoints
   3. intersecting lines drawn parallel to each

   Correct choice

   intersecting lines drawn parallel to each

Explanation