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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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In the Parabola Envelope Method, how is the curve drawn in relation to the straight lines formed by joining corresponding points on AB and BC?
Options
A Intersecting each line at its midpoint.
B Passing through the endpoints of the lines.
C Tangentially to the straight lines.
Correct Answer
D Perpendicularly to the straight lines.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 12, Step 4 states: 'The curve is drawn tangentially to the straight lines.'

Hint

An envelope curve 'touches' its generating lines.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 49 of 308
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