Question

How many different types of cross sections of a cone are possible?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10

Answer 1

Circle: If the knife is perpendicular to the axis of the cone.

Ellipse: If the knife is between (perpendicular to the axis of the cone) and (parallel to the side of the cone).

Parabola: If the knife is between (parallel to the side of the cone) and (parallel to the axis of the cone).

Hyperbola: If the knife is parallel to the axis of the cone.

Triangle: If the knife is perpendicular to the base of the cone.

Point: If the knife is parallel to the base the cone and through the apex

Answer 2

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