Question

Which of the following statements about conic sections is always correct?
1. If a line intersects a conic section, then it will intersect the conic section at exactly one point.
2. If a line intersects a conic section, then it will intersect the conic section at exactly two points.
3. If a line intersects a conic section, then it will intersect the conic section in more than two points.
4. A parabola and a hyperbola drawn in a plane will always intersect.
5. A line can cross a parabola once, twice, or not at all.

Answer 1

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