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Line–line intersection

math Maturity 7-9

Lines can cross each other.

Line-Line Intersection.png
Line-Line Intersection.png
They might meet at one spot. Sometimes lines stay apart and never touch. This helps us make computer games. It also helps us plan paths. Can you find two lines that cross?
Intersection of two great circles on a sphere.png
Intersection of two great circles on a sphere.png

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Euclidian and non euclidian geometry.png
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Intersection of two great circles on a sphere.png
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