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

question 169

Multiple Choice

Identify the trace of the surface $x ^ { 2 } = y ^ { 2 } + z ^ { 2 }$ in the plane z = 0.

• 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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