If JK ⊥ LM, Which Statement Is True?
In geometry, two lines are said to be perpendicular if they intersect at a right angle. In other words, the angle between the two lines is 90 degrees.
If JK ⊥ LM, then which statement is true?
Answer:
The correct answer is (B) JK and LM meet at a right angle.
Explanation:
The symbol ⊥ is used to represent perpendicularity. Therefore, JK ⊥ LM means that JK and LM are perpendicular lines.
Two perpendicular lines meet at a right angle. Therefore, the statement "JK and LM meet at a right angle" is true.
Related Questions:
- If JK ⊥ LM, are JK and LM parallel?
No, JK and LM are not parallel. Parallel lines never intersect, and perpendicular lines always intersect at a right angle.
- If JK ⊥ LM, is the length of JK equal to the length of LM?
No, the length of JK is not necessarily equal to the length of LM. The only requirement for two lines to be perpendicular is that they intersect at a right angle.
- If JK ⊥ LM, are JK and LM in the same plane?
Yes, JK and LM must be in the same plane. Two lines cannot be perpendicular if they are not in the same plane.
Conclusion:
The only true statement about JK and LM if JK ⊥ LM is that they meet at a right angle.
