Question

Indicate whether each item described contains parallel lines or perpendicular lines.

a. The back and side edge of a filing cabinet
b. Two walls facing each other in a square room
c. The hands of the clock at 3:00
d. Two straight telephone poles on flat ground
e. The hands of the clock at 9:00

Answer 1

A: Perpendicular; the two sides eventually meet

B: Parallel; the two sides NEVER meet

C: Perpendicular; the two sides meet

D: Parallel; they NEVER intersect together

E: Perpendicular; the two hands meet

Explanation:

Parallel lines are like train tracks. They NEVER meet or intersect at any point

Perpendicular lines intersect at some point unlike parallel lines.

Answer 2

A: Perpendicular; the two sides eventually meet

B: Parallel; the two sides NEVER meet

C: Perpendicular; the two sides meet

D: Parallel; they NEVER intersect together

E: Perpendicular; the two hands meet

Explanation:

Parallel lines are like train tracks. They NEVER meet or intersect at any point

Perpendicular lines intersect at some point unlike parallel lines.