Identify the conic that is formed by the intersection of the plane described and the double-napped cone. The plane intersects one nappe and is parallel to n. What is the conic section formed? A. ellipse

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Identify the conic that is formed by the intersection of the plane described and the double-napped cone.

The plane intersects one nappe and is parallel to n.

What is the conic section formed?

A. ellipse
B. hyperbola
C. parabola

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

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Answer:

C. Parabola

Explanation:

A line parallel will cut only one cone (upper or lower cone, not both) making it a parabola

Henrique Andrade answered Feb 25, 2021

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