If $Y = X ^ { 2 } + Z ^ { 2 }$

question 27

Multiple Choice

If $Y = X ^ { 2 } + Z ^ { 2 }$ ,the contour lines.

• A)are concentric circles.
• B)are parabolas.
• C)are hyperbolas.
• D)intersect whenever either X or Z is zero.

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