Conic Sections

Definition

Conic Sections are the different curves generated when a plane intersects the surface of a double cone.

In all, there are 4 types of curves:

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Use the applet below to explore the different conic sections.

Move Point B to change the gradient of the plane. Try to identify the 4 types of conic sections:

(i) Circle; (ii) Ellipse; (iii) Parabola; (iv) Hyperbola.

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