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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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How is a cone described as being formed in the document?
Options
A By rotating an isosceles triangle about its base as the axis.
B By rotating a right-angled triangle about its altitude as the axis.
Correct Answer
C By rotating a scalene triangle about its hypotenuse as the axis.
D By stacking multiple circular disks of decreasing radii.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 2 states: 'Cone is formed when a right angled triangle with an apex and angled θ is rotated about its altitude as the axis.'

Hint

Look at the first paragraph on page 2 describing the formation of a cone.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 62 of 308
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