Conic sections
Task
Intersect an infinite cone with a plane to create a conic section and move the plane to explore the different types of conic sections.
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Instructions
1. | ![]() | Select the Point tool and create two points A = (0, 0, 0) and B = (0, 0, 4). |
2. | ![]() | Enter InfiniteCone(A, B - A, 30°)
into the Input Bar and hit the Enter key to create a cone. |
| ![]() | Enter C = (-2, -4, 3) , D = (-1, 4, 3) and E = (4, -4, 1) into the Input Bar to create three points.
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3. | ![]() | Create a plane through the points C, D and E by using the Plane through 3 Points tool and selecting the three points. |
4. | ![]() | Intersect the cone and the plane by using the Intersect Two Surfaces tool and successively click on the two objects to create the conic. |
5. | | Right-click the conic and select Create 2D view from c in the appearing context menu. |
| ![]() | Hint: Reduce the size of the appearing view and use the Move Graphics View tool to center the conic. |
6. | ![]() | Enhance your construction using the Style Bar. |