Two non-parallel lines in space that do not intersect are called skew lines.
The skew line symbol is a short horizontal bar above the two identifying letters.
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No. Skew lines do not intersect
Skew lines never intersect. If two lines intersect, then they are known as "intersecting lines", not skew lines.
Correct! Skew lines can never by be parallel.
Two vertical lines, next to each other.
No, skew lines are not perpendicular. Perpendicular lines intersect at an angle of ninety degrees, while skew lines never intersect (think in three dimensions or higher).