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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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In the context of conic sections formed by a cutting plane, a parabola is created when the plane intersects a right circular cone in what specific way?
Options
A Parallel with the base and perpendicular to the axis.
B At an angle to the axis that is greater than the angle between the axis and the sides.
C Parallel to the side (elements) of the cone.
Correct Answer
D At an angle to the axis that is smaller than the angle between the axis and the sides.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 defines Parabola as: 'is the curve created when a plane intersects a right circular cone parallel to the side (elements) of the cone.'

Hint

Check the definitions of conic sections by plane intersection on page 3, specifically for 'Parabola'.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 63 of 308
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