The Shape That Results from Passing a Plane Through a Cone

question 10

Multiple Choice

The shape that results from passing a plane through a cone parallel to the base is a(n) :

• A)ellipse
• B)circle
• C) triangle
• D) parabola

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Definitions:

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving someone, often used in psychological research to maintain experimental integrity.

Extraneous Variable

Any variable that is not intentionally studied within an experiment which could affect the outcome and thus confound the results.

Confounding Variable

An extraneous variable in an experimental design that correlates with both the dependent and independent variables, potentially skewing results.

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