Conic Sections

Is the major axis vertical or horizontal? 

• vertical 

• horizontal 

Is the hyperbola vertical or horizontal? 

• Vertical

• Horizontal

Which is the equation to find c on an ellipse?

• c² = a² + b²

• c² = a² - b²

• 1/4d

• (x-h)² + (y-k)² = r²

• circle 

• parabola

• hyperbola

• ellipse 

What are the coordinates of the center and the radius of the circle with equation:
(x - 4)² + (y - 3)² = 25 ?

• Center (4,3)
  Radius = 5 units

• Center (4,3)
  Radius = 25 units

• Center (-4,-3)
  Radius = 25 units

• Center (-4,-3)
  Radius = 5 units

Find the equation of the figure shown.

These are curves obtained by the intersection of right circular cone and a plane.

• Parabola

• Ellipse

• Hyperbola

• Conic sections

If the plane intersects the cone parallel to the x-axis as shown in the figure, the curve formed is a/an ____________.

• Parabola

• Ellipse

• Circle

• Hyperbola

If the plane intersects both nappes (cones) as shown in the figure, the conic section formed is a/an ______________.

• Parabola

• Ellipse

• Circle

• Hyperbola

If the plane intersects the cone as shown in the figure, the conic section formed is a/an _____________.

• Parabola

• Ellipse

• Circle

• Hyperbola