What does non-identity component of an elliptic curve mean?

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I have mainly concentrated on Part b) on exercise 9.13. What does it mean for a point to be not on the identity component (essentially nowhere else in the book - Silverman's - is this term mentioned). And how does exercise 9.12 (I guess part a)) conclude the hint in 9.13 b)?

Any help appreciated!