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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

Question

Which of the following shapes can be formed as a conic section by cutting a cone with a plane, as mentioned in the document?
Options
A A square
B A pentagon
C A triangle
Correct Answer
D A trapezoid
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 2 mentions, 'Depending upon where the section is cut, the shape can be a triangle, a circle, an ellipse, a parabola or a hyperbola.'

Hint

Recall the list of possible shapes formed by conic sections.

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