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Two circles lie in space. Which of the following can not occur if they were to intersect?

A. Three points
B. Two points
C. One point
D. Infinitely many points
E. None of the above

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Answer:

A. Three points

Explanation:

Tangent circles will intersect at the one point of tangency.

Circles that cross each other will intersect in two points.

Circles that are coincident will intersect in infinitely many points.

It is not possible for two circles to intersect in exactly 3 points.

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