Conic Sections Flashcard

Front

Describe the cross-section formed when a plane intersects a square pyramid parallel to the base.

Back

Square

Front

What shape is formed when a cone is cut by a plane that is perpendicular to its base?

Back

Triangle

Front

Describe the cross-section formed when a plane intersects a square pyramid perpendicular to the base.

Back

Triangle

Front

Determine the equation of a circle with center at point (-3, 4) and radius 9.

Back

(x + 3)^2 + (y - 4)^2 = 9^2

Front

What is the cross-section of a cone when cut by a plane that is parallel to its base?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the cross-section of a cylinder when cut by a plane that is perpendicular to its base?

Back

Rectangle

Front

What shape is formed when a plane intersects a square pyramid at an angle?

Back

Trapezoid

Front

What is the general equation of a circle?

Back

(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2, where (h, k) is the center and r is the radius.

Front

What is the cross-section of a sphere when cut by a plane?

Back

Circle

Front

What is the cross-section of a rectangular prism when cut parallel to the base?

Back

Rectangle