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# Control the ray tracing process using intersection queries

Explicitly enumerate a ray’s intersections with acceleration structures by creating an intersection query object.

## Discussion> Note: This sample code project is associated with WWDC21 session [10149: Enhance Your App with Metal Ray Tracing](https://developer.apple.com/wwdc21/10149/).

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