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If both nappes of a right circular cone are intersected by a plane that does not

pass through the vertex of the cone, the resulting curve will be an)

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Answer:

Hyperbola

Explanation:

When the two napes of a cone are intersected by a plane, the resulting curve is that of the two branches of a hyperbola. See attached image.

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