are two lines parallel if they are perpendicular to the same plane

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radar · Answer

It would seem so, wish someone had answered this before question was closed.

radar · Answer

How about it @Zarkon ?

zarkon · Answer

yes

zarkon · Answer

as long as the lines are different

radar · Answer

I thought so, but had never seen any proof, as some of my friends would say "Most obvious to the casual observer."

anonymous · Answer

So what you are both saying is that it is true?

radar · Answer

As long as the plane is not curved and the two lines are not the same (ie different).

anonymous · Answer

Okay I see.

radar · Answer

@megiffer do you have to construct a proof, if so I am not sure how to prove it.

anonymous · Answer

No I do not with this one, but would you mind helping me with a few more questions? I understand that you most likely have more important questions and others to help but I would greatly appreciate it if you would. None of these questions require setting up proofs.

radar · Answer

Well are you going to post them, or continue here.  Posting is preferred as others may also have an input, or comment.

anonymous · Answer

If you feel like you could help me with these, if you wouldn't mind, I would just like to continue on here possibly.

radar · Answer

O.K. Lets try one and see how it goes?

anonymous · Answer

Sure! okay thank you! um hang on let me see

anonymous · Answer

Okay these are in true of false form. 1) A line can be perpendicular to two intersecting planes. True or False.

radar · Answer

Interesting.....I am trying to visualize, I would say yes if the two planes intersect at right angles|dw:1392082511327:dw|

radar · Answer

Wait wait, they are talking about a single line be perpendicual to both planes, let me rethink.  I now say false.

radar · Answer

I got time for one more,then I gotta run.

anonymous · Answer

um ok alright 2) if a single line is perpendicular to a line in a plane, it is perpendicular to the plane. True of False

anonymous · Answer

*or

radar · Answer

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That one confuses me as a line in the plane can have lots of lines perpendicular to the plane and in parallel with the plane.  So I am thinking it could be either way, in other words it don't have to be perpendicular to the plane making that statement false.  Please think about that as I am not too sure what the bounds are.

radar · Answer

Oh I see the or now   yes true or false lol

radar · Answer

Good luck megiffer, I have to quit for supper.

anonymous · Answer

ok enjoy your supper then Ill think about this