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Why are conic sections called conic sections?


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The conic sections are called the conic section because the cone is been cut at different angles or the curves are formed by the intersection of the right circular cone with the plane surface.

The different types of conics are:

  • Parabola
  • Hyperbola
  • Ellipse
  • Circle

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