Suppose two components $K$ and $L$ intersect. Their union is connected by part (a)(iii). It contains the point used to define $K$, so maximality forces $K\cup L\subseteq K$, giving $L\subseteq K$. The same reasoning with $L$ gives $K\subseteq L$. Hence $K=L$. Thus \b[distinct <connected component>[connected components] are disjoint].

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Past exam of the options II course of the University of Oxford / 2010 / E / E3 / b / ii / Solution

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