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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

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What is the orientation of the cutting plane that creates a Parabola?

A Parallel to the base of the cone.

B Perpendicular to the axis of the cone.

C Parallel to the side (elements) of the cone.

Correct Answer

D Making a smaller angle with the axis than do the sides.

Option C is the correct answer.

Page 3 describes a Parabola: 'is the curve created when a plane intersects a right circular cone parallel to the side (elements) of the cone.'

Think about how a plane could slice through a cone to get an open curve that does not intersect the base.

Course: GET 102

Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified