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AB lies in the same plane as QP, which has a radius of 6 mm. At how many points will AB intersect P

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The question is missing crucial information necessary for a definitive answer. A line can intersect a plane in a point, no points or at all points if the line lies in the plane. In a spherical context, lines could intersect at two points (for diameter or chord) or one point (for tangent). More information is needed.

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From the question, it seems that there's a lack of clarity or missing parts since it mentions AB lies in the same plane as QP, but does not specify the relationship or nature of these lines or their placement. Therefore, it's not possible to determine with certainty where, or if, AB intersects P. Generally, a line can intersect a plane in one point, no points or at every point if the line lies in the plane.

In the context of spheres, if we consider QP as the diameter of the sphere, AB could be a cord, a diameter or a tangent line. If AB is a cord or diameter, it would intersect the sphere at two points, and if it is a tangent line, it intersects at one point. We need more information to give a complete answer.

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