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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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In the Parabola - Offset Method, how do the lengths of the offsets vary?
Options
A Linearly with their distances from point O.
B Inversely with their distances from point O.
C As the square of their distances from O.
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D As the cube of their distances from O.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11, Step 4 of 'PARABOLA - Offset Method' states: 'The offsets vary in length as the square of their distances from O.'

Hint

Consult Step 4 of the 'PARABOLA - Offset Method' on page 11.

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Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 68 of 308
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