Which term describes the red curve in the figure below?
• A. Hyperbola
B. Circle
C. Parabola
• D. Ellipse

Which term describes the red curve in the figure below A Hyperbola B Circle C Parabola D Ellipse class=

Respuesta :

B. Circle

When a plane intersects a cone and is perpendicular to the height of the cone, then it forms a circle. If the plane intersected the cone at an angle, we would have an ellipse.

A cone has a circular base. So, the answer to your question is B for circle.