Calculus: Early Transcendentals
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Chapter1: Functions And Models
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Problem 1RCC: (a) What is a function? What are its domain and range? (b) What is the graph of a function? (c) How...
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### Analyzing Conic Sections from Plane Intersections with a Double Cone
**Question:**
Which of the following conic sections could be formed when a plane intersects both cones of a double cone?
**Graphs and Explanations:**
1. **Upper Graph:**
- **Description:**
The upper graph displays a circle centered at the origin of the coordinate plane.
- **Graph Analysis:**
The circle has a radius of 5 units as it extends from -5 to 5 on both the x-axis and y-axis. The circle is a closed curve where every point is equidistant from the center.
2. **Lower Graph:**
- **Description:**
The lower graph illustrates a parabola that opens upwards.
- **Graph Analysis:**
The vertex of the parabola is at the origin (0, 0). The parabola is symmetric about the y-axis and extends infinitely in the positive y direction. The arms of the parabola widen as they move away from the vertex.
**Interpreting the Conic Sections:**
- A **circle** is formed when a plane intersects a double cone parallel to the base of the cone.
- A **parabola** is formed when a plane intersects the double cone parallel to the slant height of one of the cones and passes through only one of the cones.
**Conclusion:**
Both graphs represent conic sections that can be formed when a plane intersects a double cone. The circle is formed under specific conditions different from those needed to form a parabola. Understanding these intersection properties helps illustrate the relation and parameters involved in conic sections.
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This descriptive analysis of the graphs aims to aid in the visual understanding of conic sections and their formation through geometric intersections.
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