Google Classroom
GeoGebraGeoGebra Classroom

Hyperboloids

Definition

Given positive numbers a hyperboloid of one sheet is given by the equation

Similarly, a hyperboloid of two sheets is given by the equation

  • Toggle 'on' f to see the hyperboloid of one sheet. Vary the sliders a, b, c to see how the shape of the hyperboloid changes.
  • Toggle 'on' g to see the hyperboloid of two sheets. Vary the sliders a, b, c to see how the shape of the hyperboloid changes.