SOLUTION: In space, how many lines can be drawn perpendicular to a given line at a given
point on the line?
(A) none (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 4 (E) an infinite number
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Question 331948: In space, how many lines can be drawn perpendicular to a given line at a given
point on the line?
(A) none (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 4 (E) an infinite number
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you mean in 3-space, it's an infinite number.
A point and the line perpendicular (actually normal) defines a plane.
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