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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question
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In the Hyperbola: Rectangular Method, what are 'asymptotes' defined as?
Options
A Lines that intersect the hyperbola at a single point.
B Lines that are perpendicular to the hyperbola's axis.
C Lines which are tangents to the hyperbola at infinity.
Correct Answer
D Lines that define the boundaries of the construction rectangle.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16 states: 'Lines which are tangents to he hyperbola at infinity are called asymptotes.'

Hint

The definition of asymptotes is provided at the top of page 16.

Question Info

Course: GET 102
Topic: GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 71 of 308
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