SOLUTION: if a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs perpendicular to the cone's axis (but does not pass through its vertex) what will the curve be?

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Question 264562: if a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs perpendicular to the cone's axis (but does not pass through its vertex) what will the curve be?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A circle.
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BTW, it should say normal to the plane, not perpendicular.