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What is the standard form of the equation of a circle?
What type of conic section is a set of all points in a plane equidistant from a fixed point?
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What is the general form of the equation of a circle?
A parabola degenerates into a point if the plane contains the vertex of the cone but does not contain a generator.
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Which conic section is formed when the cutting plane intersects each generator perpendicular to the axis of the cone?
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What is a nondegenerate conic?
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A circle is centered at (__, __) with a radius of __.
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Match the conic sections with their definitions:
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Conic Sections
- Conic sections are curves obtained by intersecting a plane with a right circular cone.
- Types of conic sections include parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
- Named for the geometric properties studied by ancient Greek mathematicians.
Generators and Axes
- Generator: A line lying within the cone; all generators contain the vertex.
- Axis: A line from the vertex to the center of the cone's base.
Types of Conic Sections Based on Plane Intersections
- Parabola: Formed when the cutting plane is parallel to one generator.
- Hyperbola: Formed when the cutting plane is parallel to the two generators.
- Ellipse: Formed when the cutting plane is not parallel to any generator.
- Circle: Formed when the cutting plane is perpendicular to the axis of the cone.
Degenerate vs. Nondegenerate Conics
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Nondegenerate Conics: Occur when the plane does not pass through the vertex of the cone.
- Include parabolas, ellipses, circles, and hyperbolas.
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Degenerate Conics: Occur when the plane passes through the vertex.
- Types:
- Parabola → Line
- Ellipse → Point
- Hyperbola → Two intersecting lines
- Types:
Quadratic Equations
- General form: ( Ax^2 + Bxy + Cy^2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0 )
- Determines the type of conic based on the discriminant:
- If discriminant ≠ 0: Nondegenerate conic.
- If discriminant = 0: Degenerate conic.
Circle Characteristics
- Defined as a set of points equidistant from a fixed point (center).
- Radius: Constant distance from center to any point on the circle.
- Diameter: Line segment joining two points on the circle, passing through the center.
Circle Equations
- Standard Equation: ( (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 ) where (h, k) is the center and r is the radius.
- General Equation: ( Ax^2 + By^2 + Cx + Dy + E = 0 ), where A = B.
Example Problem Approach
- Demonstrates how to find the center and radius from the general equation of a circle by reformatting to the standard form.
- Provides step-by-step guidance for identifying the nature of conics using discriminants from their quadratic equations.
Activities and Practice
- Engage in finding the center and radius of circles from their equations.
- Practice determining the equation of circles given specific centers and radii.
Summary Points
- Understanding key properties of conic sections informs future mathematical applications.
- Mastery of quadratic equations and circle properties is foundational for advanced calculus and analytical geometry.
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