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Question
The following statement is true or false? Give reason for your answer.
Only one line can pass through a single point.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Since, through a single point, an infinite number of lines can pass. In the following figure, it can be seen that there are infinite numbers of lines passing through a single point P.
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