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Section 1

Introduction to Conic Sections

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What Are Conic Sections?

Conic sections are obtained by the intersection of the surface of a cone with a plane, and have certain features.

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Eccentricity

Every conic section has a constant eccentricity that provides information about its shape.

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Types of Conic Sections

Conic sections are formed by the intersection of a plane with a cone, and their properties depend on how this intersection occurs.

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