Question

the conic section below is______. a. a circle b. an ellipse c. a parabola d. a hyperbola e. a degenerate

Explanation:

A circle has all points at an equal distance from the center. An ellipse is elongated and has two foci. A parabola is U - shaped. A hyperbola has two separate branches. A degenerate conic is a special case like a point, line, or intersecting lines. The given conic section is elongated and closed - loop, which is the characteristic of an ellipse.

Answer:

b. an ellipse