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In How Many Points a Line, Not in a Plane, Can Intersect the Plane? - Mathematics

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In how many points a line, not in a plane, can intersect the plane?

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A line which is not present in the plane can intersect the plane at only one single point. 

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Chapter 9: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry - Exercise 9.2 [Page 9]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 9
Chapter 9 Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry
Exercise 9.2 | Q 5 | Page 9

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