A line that intersects two lines at distinct points is called as ___.
Transversal
Parallel Line
Perpendicular Line
There is no terminology for such a line.
A Transversal intersects two lines at two distinct points.
<Two friends arguing>
Aju: A transversal is a line which intersects two lines at two distinct points.
Shubh: A transversal is a line which intersects two parallel lines at two distinct points.
(a) There are two sets of parallel lines passing through a plane. A transverse line is intersecting the two set of lines. Find out the number of distinct intersecting point made by transverse line? [3 MARKS] (b) The following diagram shows parallel lines cut by a transversal. Find x.
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A ……………. that intersects two or more lines at distinct points is called a transversal.