Identify the Trace of the Surface $x = y ^ { 2 } + z ^ { 2 }$

question 248

Multiple Choice

Identify the trace of the surface $x = y ^ { 2 } + z ^ { 2 }$ in the plane z = 1.

• A)ellipse but not a circle
• B)parabola
• C)hyperbola
• D)circle
• E)two parallel straight lines
• F)two intersecting straight lines
• G)point
• H)straight line

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