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Conic Sections
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Main Concept
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The conic sections are the curves formed by intersecting a cone with a plane. The four non-degenerate conics are the circle, the ellipse, the parabola, and the hyperbola:
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Circle
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Ellipse
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Parabola
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Hyperbola
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The general form of a conic is:
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where A, B, C, D, E, F are real-valued parameters.
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Use the sliders to manipulate the plane. See how the intersection with the cone changes to form a circle, ellipse, parabola, or a hyperbola.
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