document.write( "Question 277525: If a right circular cone intersects a plane that passes through one of its nappes, but the plane is neither parallel to the edge of the cone nor perpendicular to the cone's axis, the resulting curve will be a(n) _____.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #202027 by Alan3354(69443) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If it passes thru one nappe, but not both, it's an ellipse.
\n" ); document.write( "If it passes thru both, it's a hyperbola.
\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "

\n" );