Which term describes lines that intersect at a 90-degree angle?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the specific term used in geometry to refer to lines that meet or cross each other at a right angle, which is 90 degrees.
Answer
Perpendicular lines
The final answer is perpendicular lines
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is perpendicular lines
More Information
Perpendicular lines are commonly used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and art to denote intersections creating right angles.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing perpendicular lines with parallel lines, the latter being lines that never intersect and are always equidistant.
Sources
- Which term describes lines that intersect at a 90 degree angle? - math.answers.com
- Perpendicular - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Perpendicular Lines | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
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