Definition of Skew Lines

 Two nonparallel lines in space that do not intersect are called skew lines.
Examples of Skew Lines
 ST and UV are skew lines in the figure shown.

Solved Example on Skew Lines

Which of the following are skew lines?

Choices:
A. and
B. and
C. and
D. and
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Step 1: Two nonparallel lines in space that do not intersect are called Skew lines.
Step 2: Among the pairs, the lines and are nonparallel and lie in different planes,
and do not intersect each other.
Step 3: So, and are skew lines among the given pairs.