Math Problem Statement
Horizontal plane A and vertical plane B intersect at a line. Line n is vertical on plane B and forms a right angle with horizontal line m on plane A. Line l is diagonal on plane A. Are the lines in the diagram perpendicular, parallel, skew, or none of these?
l and m:
l and n:
m and n:
Solution
To understand the relationship between the lines in the diagram, we need to analyze their orientations and the planes they lie on.
- Plane A is horizontal, and Plane B is vertical.
- Line n is vertical and lies on Plane B.
- Line m is horizontal and lies on Plane A.
- Line l is diagonal on Plane A.
Let's examine the relationships between the lines:
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l and m:
Both l and m lie on Plane A. Since l is diagonal and m is horizontal, they are not parallel. However, without additional information on their angles, we cannot say they are perpendicular. Therefore, l and m are neither parallel nor perpendicular. -
l and n:
Line l lies on the horizontal Plane A, while Line n is vertical on Plane B. Since l lies on the horizontal plane and n is vertical, these two lines are neither parallel nor perpendicular. Moreover, they lie on different planes, meaning they do not intersect. Hence, l and n are skew lines. -
m and n:
Line m is horizontal on Plane A, and Line n is vertical on Plane B. Since n is vertical and m is horizontal, they meet at a right angle, so m and n are perpendicular.
Summary:
- l and m: Neither parallel nor perpendicular.
- l and n: Skew.
- m and n: Perpendicular.
Would you like further details or have any other questions?
Here are 5 related questions to explore further:
- What conditions are necessary for two lines to be considered skew?
- Can two lines on the same plane ever be skew?
- How do we determine if two diagonal lines on the same plane are perpendicular?
- What is the relationship between two lines that intersect at an angle other than 90 degrees?
- How does the orientation of planes affect the relationships between the lines?
Tip: To determine if two lines are skew, check if they lie on different planes and do not intersect.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Planes and Lines
Line Relationships
Formulas
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Theorems
Perpendicularity Theorem
Skew Lines Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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