Single Answer MCQ
Q-00052156
Which of the following pairs of conic sections share the property of being formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone?
1
Circle and Ellipse
2
Ellipse and Hyperbola
3
Parabola and Hyperbola
4
Circle and Parabola
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Ellipse and Hyperbola
Solution:
An ellipse and a hyperbola are both formed from the intersection of a plane with the cone. A circle is a special case of an ellipse, while parabolas represent a unique case in terms of directionality.
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