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| a 3-D geometic shape, the standard form of which is generatied by a line (called thegenerator) through a point (called th evertex) on another line (called the axis) in such a way that, when the gerator is rotated around the axis, it sweeps out a precisely circular path. It consists fo 2 circular nappes, one abouve and one below the vertex. |
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| a mathematical curve which can be physically generatied by cutting a cone whith a plane that is perpendicualr to the axis. |
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a mathematical curve which can be physicallally generated by cutting a cone with a plane that is slightly off of perpendicualr to the axis.
Useful in appleications such as astronomy |
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a mathematical curve which can be physically generated by cutting a cone with a plane that is paraplel to the genreation line.
useful in applicaitons such a steleocnnumitcations and ballistics, chemistry, business, electronics |
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a mathematical curve which can be physically genreated by cutting a cone with a plane that is parallel to teh original axis.
useful in astronomy |
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