Conic Sections: Introduction
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1) Open up GeoGebra 3D app on your device.
2) Go to MENU, OPEN. Under SEARCH, type tmyenvzy.
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STUDENTS:
Once you're all set up, please answer the questions located below this applet.
1.
Note the equation of the plane is z = mx+p. Change the equation of this yellow plane to z = 2. Then change it to z = 1. Then change it to z = 4. How would you describe the intersection of this plane and double-napped cone?
2.
Change the equation of the plane to . How would you describe the intersection of this plane and double-napped cone now?
3.
Change the equation of the plane to . How would you describe the intersection of this plane and double-napped cone now?
4.
Change the equation of the plane to . How would you describe the intersection of this plane and double-napped cone now?