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Identify the conic that is formed by the intersection of the plane described and double-napped cone. A plane is perpendicular to m and does not intersect the vertex. What is the conic section formed? A.
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Identify the conic that is formed by the intersection of the plane described and double-napped cone.

A plane is perpendicular to m and does not intersect the vertex.

What is the conic section formed?
A. circle
B. parabola
C. ellipse

Identify the conic that is formed by the intersection of the plane described and double-example-1
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Answer:

A. Circle

Explanation:

Perpendicular to m is parallel to the base of the cones (circular).

Therefore the cross section would be a circle (except at the vertex)

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