I have no volume, no area, and no length, yet I define where lines intersect. What am I?
A point
In geometry, a point has zero dimensions—no length, width, or height—and represents an exact position in space where lines cross.
About this riddle
Math riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Pull out the numbers, work out what is being asked, and watch for a trick such as a unit change.
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