Question

the eccentricity of the conic section below is_____.a. 0b. between 0 and 1c. 1d. greater than 1

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the eccentricity of different conic sections

For a parabola, \(e = 1\); for an ellipse, \(01\); for a circle, \(e = 0\).

Step2: Identify the conic section

The given conic - section is a hyperbola.

Answer:

d. greater than 1