Identify which conic section is NOT formed at the intersection of the plane with the cone.

Circle

Ellipse

Rectangle

Parabola

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Q1.

What is the conic section formed when a plane intersects a cone at an angle of 90° with respect to the axis?

Q2.

Which conic section results from a plane cutting both nappes of the cone?

Q3.

If the angle of the intersecting plane is equal to the angle of the cone, what conic section is formed?

Q4.

Which of the following describes the relationship between the angles for an ellipse to be formed?