Sections Of A Cone
Chapter Name : Conic Section |
Sub Topic Code : 104_11_11_02_02 |
Topic Name : Sections Of A Cone |
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Sub Topic Name : Degenerated Conic Sections |
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Introduction
Degenerated sections present in a cone.
Pre-Requisites:
Knowledge about Right Circular Cone and Planes, Vertex of double napped cone.
Activity:
Different Curves obtained from the sections of the cone.
Real Life Question:
How to section out the degenerated curves from the cone?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Conic Sections | The curves obtained as intersections of a plane with a double napped right circular cone. |
| Degenerated sections | When the plane passes through the vertex of the cone. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Take a double napped Right Circular Cone | Obtain the curves from the intersections of a plane passing through the vertex. |
Real life uses :
Useful in mathematical solutions.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Pairs of lines | The pair of two straight lines is one of the degenerated sections of the double napped cone. |
What you learn in Theory:
Degenerated Sections obtained from the cone.
What you learn in Practice:
Cutting the cone to obtain degenerated curves.