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What's the point? a) Something with length

b) Something with length and width
c) Something with length, width, and depth
d) Something with no length, depth, or width

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Final answer:

A point refers to something with no length, width, or depth and is a fundamental concept in geometry used to mark a specific location in space.

Step-by-step explanation:

When discussing dimensions, the point we refer to is something with no length, width, or depth. A point is a basic concept in geometry that does not occupy any space. It is simply a location. In contrast, other terms have different dimensional properties:

  • Length is the measurement of the extent of something along its greatest dimension. For example, the length of a pencil or the distance between two cities.
  • Area is associated with two dimensions (length and width) like the surface of a desk or a computer screen.
  • Volume involves three-dimensional space, taking into account length, width, and depth, such as the space within a box.

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