Question

Two distinct lines meeting at a point are called
A.Intersecting lines
B.Parallel lines
C.Perpendicular lines
D.None of these

Answer 1

Hint: In this question , first we need to know about the concept of distinct lines and intersecting points. Then we can easily tell what it is called when the two distinct lines meet at a point. Similarly, we need to know about the concept of parallel and perpendicular lines to state the correct answer. First we need to consider two lines.

Complete step by step answer:
Two lines are said to be distinct, if they intersect at exactly one point. When two or more lines cross each other in a plane , where the lines meet each other ,they make an intersecting point. These lines share a common point. The intersecting lines will meet at exactly one point and they can’t meet at more than one point.

Let us consider two lines \[p\] and \[q\],
The two distinct lines \[p\] and \[q\] intersect at a point \[O\] is called intersecting lines.
Thus the two distinct lines meeting at a point are called intersecting lines.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
An example for intersecting lines in real life is cross roads and scissors. The point where the lines intersect is known as the point of intersection. Mathematically, the lines which intersect at more than one point are curved lines. When two lines that intersect at a point and form a right angle are known as perpendicular lines. Similarly if the lines don't intersect at any point is known as parallel lines.