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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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In the PARABOLA - Envelope Method, how is the final curve drawn?
Options
A By connecting the midpoints of the joined lines.
B By drawing it parallel to the lines AB and BC.
C By drawing it tangentially to the straight lines.
Correct Answer
D By drawing it through the intersections of perpendicular lines.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 12, 'STEPS 4' of the Parabola - Envelope Method specifies: 'The curve is drawn tangentially to the straight lines.'

Hint

The 'Envelope Method' implies how the curve interacts with the generated lines. Check step 4 on page 12.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 22 of 308
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