Conic Sections (1 Viewer)

[Andrew V]

I have to write a Paper on Conic Sections and I’m not really sure how to derive or solve an equation. I know that if you take a plane and run it through a Cone then you come out with a Hyperbola, Parabola, Eclipse, or a Circle. That’s about as far as my knowledge on this topic goes. Could anyone be of some help on explaining how to derive and solve the equation?
I would like to thank anyone who helps ahead of time. It is much appreciated.
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[Scott A.]

Andrew,
Check this site out:
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There is a multimedia, (shockwave), tutorial covering the subject.
Cheers,
S.

 

[Andrew V]

Scott: Thank you for that link. However, it doesn’t really explain how to derive or solve an equation. Unless I missed something.
[Edited last by Andrew V on October 21, 2001 at 04:30 PM]

 

[TomRS4]

Don't forget you can also create a line or a point by intersecting a cone with a plane.
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