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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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How do the offsets vary in length in the PARABOLA - Offset Method?
Options
A They vary linearly with their distances from O.
B They vary inversely with their distances from O.
C They vary in length as the square of their distances from O.
Correct Answer
D They are all of equal length.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11, 'STEPS 4' of the Parabola - Offset Method clearly states: 'The offsets vary in length as the square of their distances from O.'

Hint

Look for the sentence on page 11 that explicitly describes the relationship between offset length and distance from point O.

Question Info

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