Identify the Conic and Select Its Correct Graph $r = \frac { 4 } { 1 - \cos \theta }$

question 70

Multiple Choice

Identify the conic and select its correct graph. $r = \frac { 4 } { 1 - \cos \theta }$

• A) \(\quad e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola
• B) \(\quad e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola
• C) \(e = 2 \Rightarrow\) Hyperabola
• D) \(\quad e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola
• E) \(\quad e = 1 \Rightarrow\) Parabola

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