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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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A Parabola is defined as the set of points in a plane that are equidistant from which two elements?
Options
A Two fixed points.
B Two fixed lines.
C A given point (focus) and a given line (directrix).
Correct Answer
D A fixed point and an axis of symmetry.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states: 'Parabola: This is defined as the set of points in plane that are equidistant from a given point, called focus, and a given line, called a directrix.'

Hint

Recall the two main components that define a parabola's locus.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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