The angle between the generator and the central axis of a double-napped cone is 40°. A plane intersects the central axis at an angle between 40° and 90°. Which conic section is formed?

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Conic Sections

The angle between the generator and the central axis of a double-napped cone is 40°. A plane intersects the central axis at an angle between 40° and 90°. Which conic section is formed?

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