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Graphing Polar Equations — Unit test

Question 14 • CUSD Advanced Math A (5.0)

A plane intersecting a double-napped cone is parallel to the generator. Which conic section is formed?

Answer
A
circle
B
ellipse
C
hyperbola
D
parabola

Explanation

A plane parallel to a generator (a slanted line along the side) of a double-napped cone makes a parabolic cross section. Therefore, the conic section formed is a parabola, choice D.

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