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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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Which statement correctly defines a Hyperbola 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).
D A set of points in a plane whose distances from two fixed points (foci) have a constant difference.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4, under 'Hyperbola', states: 'Hyperbola: This is defined as the set of points in a plane whose distances from two fixed points, called the foci, in the plane have a constant difference.'

Hint

Find the definition of 'Hyperbola' on page 4 in the 'Loci of a Moving Part' section.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 29 of 308
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