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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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In the HYPERBOLA: Rectangular Method, what are the initial lines OA and OB referred to as?
Options
A Major and minor axes
B Transverse and conjugate axes
C Asymptotes
Correct Answer
D Directrices
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The introductory text for 'HYPERBOLA: Rectangular Method' (page 16) defines them: 'Lines which are tangents to he hyperbola at infinity are called asymptotes.' Step 1 then instructs: 'Draw the asymptotes OA and OB...'.

Hint

These lines are special tangents to the hyperbola at infinity.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 43 of 308
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