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Vectors - Intersection of Lines HL

This page looks at the intersections of lines in 2 and 3 dimensions. In 2D, lines intersect or are parallel. In 3D, it is slightly more complicated: lines can intersect, be parallel, be coincident, or be skew (not parallel and not intersecting). We will also look at applications of this with moving objects (Kinematics) in which boats and planes can cross paths and collide. Key Concepts On this page, you should learn...


Tags: line, intersection, collision, skew, parallel

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