Identify the Type of Surface Represented by the Given Equation $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 5 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 3 } = 8$$

question 162

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of surface represented by the given equation.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 5 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 3 } = 8$$

• A) Parabolic cylinder
• B) Ellipsoid
• C) Elliptical cylinder
• D) Paraboloid

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