Question

question 5 of 10
if both nappes of a right circular cone are intersected by a plane that does not pass through the vertex of the cone, the resulting curve will be a(n) ____.
a. hyperbola
b. parabola
c. ellipse
d. circle

Explanation:

When a plane intersects both nappes of a right - circular cone and does not pass through the vertex, the conic section formed is a hyperbola.

Answer:

A. hyperbola