Question

question 3 of 10

which term describes the red curve in the figure below?

a. circle
b. parabola
c. ellipse
d. hyperbola

Explanation:

Identify the intersection of the plane and the cone

$$ \theta = 0^\circ \implies \text{Plane is perpendicular to the axis of the cone} $$

Determine the resulting conic section

$$ \text{Intersection curve} = \text{Circle} $$

Answer:

• A. Circle (Correct answer)
• B. Parabola
• C. Ellipse
• D. Hyperbola