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Question
Which conic section is defined as 'the set of points in plane that are equidistant from a given point, called focus, and a given line, called a directrix'?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 4 defines Parabola as: 'This is defined as the set of points in plane that are equidistant from a given point, called focus, and a given line, called a directrix.'
Hint
Examine the geometric definitions of conic sections as 'loci of a moving part' on page 4.