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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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Which statement correctly defines a Parabola as a locus of a moving part?
Options
A A set of points equidistant from a given point (center).
B A set of points where the sum of distances to two fixed points (foci) is constant.
C A set of points equidistant from a given point (focus) and a given line (directrix).
Correct Answer
D A set of points where the difference of distances from two fixed points (foci) is constant.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4, under 'Parabola', 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

Locate the definition of 'Parabola' on page 4 within the 'Loci of a Moving Part' section.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 28 of 308
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