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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

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In the HYPERBOLA: Rectangular Method, what are the lines which are tangents to the hyperbola at infinity called?
Options
A Directrix lines
B Asymptotes
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C Focal tangents
D Transverse axes
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16, under 'HYPERBOLA: Rectangular Method', the text defines: 'Lines which are tangents to the hyperbola at infinity are called asymptotes.'

Hint

Look at the definition provided at the top of page 16.

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