Conic Sections Intro

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What is a conic section?

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A conic section is a curve obtained by intersecting a cone with a plane. The types of conic sections include circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas.

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Hyperbola

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Parabola

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(2, -1)

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What type of conic section is formed by the intersection of a plane and a single cone?

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Parabola

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Circle

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What is the standard form of an ellipse?

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What is the difference between a circle and an ellipse?

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A circle is a special case of an ellipse where the two axes are equal in length.

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What is the definition of a hyperbola?

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A hyperbola is a type of conic section formed by the intersection of a plane and both halves of a double cone.

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What is the general equation of a parabola?

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