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MathNet 1981 — Part 01 Question 10

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 1981 — Part 01

Question 10

Given a finite collection of lines in a plane $P$, show that it is possible to draw an arbitrarily large circle in $P$ which does not meet any of them. On the other hand, show that it is possible to arrange an infinite sequence of lines (first line, second line, third line, etc.) in $P$ so that every circle in $P$ meets at least one of the lines. (A point is not considered to be a circle.)