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If a right circular cone is intersected by a plane so that the intersection goes through the cone’s vertex as well as an edge of each nappe, as in the picture below, what shape is produced?

If a right circular cone is intersected by a plane so that the intersection goes through-example-1
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Answer:

It is C.

Explanation:

Im finding it a bit difficult to put it into words - but you can picture it in your brain. It is a line. The plane is just touching the surface of the cones.

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