Question

question 3 of 10 which term describes the red curve in the figure below? a. circle b. parabola c. ellipse d. hyperbola

Explanation:

When a plane intersects a double - napped cone at an angle such that it cuts through both nappes of the cone, the resulting curve is a hyperbola. In the given figure, the green plane cuts through both nappes of the blue double - napped cone, and the red curve is the intersection.

Answer:

D. Hyperbola