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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

Question

After locating the vertices (V1 and V2) and the given point P in the Hyperbola Circumscribing Rectangular Method, what is the next step?
Options
A Divide the sides of the rectangle into equal parts.
B Construct a rectangle through P and its associated vertex.
Correct Answer
C Join the vertices to points on the rectangle.
D Draw the second branch of the hyperbola.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17, Step 2 states: 'Construct a rectangle through P and its associated vertex.'

Hint

The method's name explicitly mentions a 'Rectangular Method' which implies constructing a rectangle first.

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