Question

question 10 of 10 if a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs parallel to the edge of the cone, the resulting curve will be a(n) ____ a. parabola b. hyperbola c. circle d. ellipse

Explanation:

When a right - circular cone intersects a plane parallel to the edge of the cone, by the definition of conic sections, the resulting curve is a parabola.

Answer:

A. parabola