SOLUTION: If a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs parallel to the edge of the cone, the resulting curve will be a(n) _____.

SOLUTION: If a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs parallel to the edge of the cone, the resulting curve will be a(n) _____.

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Question 290247: If a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs parallel to the edge of the cone, the resulting curve will be a(n) _____.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Parabola.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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