6 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a conic section?
Circle
Which conic section is formed by intersecting a cone with a plane parallel to the base?
Parabola
What is the eccentricity of a circle?
0
Which of the following statements about degenerate conics is true?
Degenerate conics have eccentricities equal to 0.
What is the shape of a degenerate conic formed by a plane that is tangent to a cone?
Parabola
Which of the following describes the intersection of a plane and a cone resulting in a degenerate conic?
The plane intersects the cone at a curve.
Test your knowledge of conic sections with this quiz! Identify which shape is not a conic section, determine the conic section formed by intersecting a cone with a parallel plane, and calculate the eccentricity of a circle.
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