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Understanding Conic Sections

1) A conic section is a curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane. The four types of conic sections are circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. 2) Parabolas have the shape of an arch and are symmetrical. Their standard form equations relate the distance from the vertex to the focus and directrix. 3) Hyperbolas are open symmetrical curves formed by the intersection of a cone and plane at an angle less than the side of the cone. Their standard form equations relate the distance between the center and two points along the transverse and conjugate axes.
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Understanding Conic Sections

1) A conic section is a curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane. The four types of conic sections are circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. 2) Parabolas have the shape of an arch and are symmetrical. Their standard form equations relate the distance from the vertex to the focus and directrix. 3) Hyperbolas are open symmetrical curves formed by the intersection of a cone and plane at an angle less than the side of the cone. Their standard form equations relate the distance between the center and two points along the transverse and conjugate axes.
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4.

0 Conic Sections
4.1 ¿˚
Definition:
A shape that are formed∨created when a plane are intersecting a cone
at ¿ angles(90 degree angle )¿ the cone ’ s axis.

HOW DO WE FORM AN EQUATION OF A ?˚

˚
this equation is basically formed ¿ the pythagoras threorem

(a 2+ b2=h 2)
where , h isthe radius ( r ) , ais y−k∧bis x−h .

( x−h)2 +( y−k )2=r 2

¿ most point : ( h+ r , k )

¿ point : ( h−r , k )

top most point : ( h , k +r )

bottom most point : ( h , k−r )


GRAPHING TECHNIQUEOF ?˚
1. Identify the coordinate of centre (h , k )
by comparing the standard formula of a with ˚ thequestion

2. Identify theradius , r of the question ¿the equation given

3. Plot the centre of the on


˚ the grap h

4. Draw a line around the point of centre ,that have the same distance ¿ the centre .
The line is connected ¿ a point∧back around ¿ the same point .
(distance ¿the point of centre ¿the line is equal at all point of theline)

EXAMPLE :
Finding centre ,

( x +5 )2+ ( y−10 )2=9

( x−h )2+ ( y −k )2=r 2


by comparing these two equation ,
2 2 2
( x−(−5) ) + ( y−10 ) =3
Since, the centre :(h , k )
Therefore centre :(−5 , 10)

Findingradius ,

radius , r= √ 9
r =3

with centre : (−5 , 10 ) ∧r=3 ,

(-5,10)
4.2 ellipse
4.3 parabolas
Definition:
A curve shaped like an arch formed ∨created by the∩of a cone∧a plane
that is parellel ¿ its side , whichis a symmetrical open plane curve .

The graph of a parabola will always bend towards its


focus∧away ¿ its directrix .
The coordinates of the vertex are(h , k ). The distance ¿ the vertex ¿ both the focus∧¿
directrix is given by∨ p∨.
standard equation of parabola :

 ( x−h)2=4 p( y −k )

vertex ,(h , k )
focus, ( h , k + p )
directrix , y=k− p
axis of symmetry , x=h

p>0

vertex ,(h , k )
focus, ( h , k −p )
directrix , y=k + p
axis of symmetry , x=h

p<0
 ( y−k )2=4 p (x−h)

vertex ,(h , k )
focus, ( h+ p , k )
directrix , y=h− p
axis of symmetry , x=k

p>0

vertex ,(h , k )
focus, ( h− p , k )
directrix , y=h+ p
axis of symmetry , x=k

p<0
GRAPHING TECHNIQUE OF PARABOLA :
1. if a non standard equation is given ,
turnthe non standard equation ¿ a standard equation, that is
( x−h)2=4 p( y−k )∨( y −k ) 2=4 p ( x−h).

2. decide the direction of parabola by looking at the standard equation given∈the question .

3 . find the coordinate of the vertex ( h ,k )


by comparing the question given with the standard equation.

4. find the x−intercept ( when y =0 ) , y−intercept ( when x=0 ) ,


focus, directrix ∧axis of symmetry

5 . plot all the point of vertex , y−intercept amd x−intercept ,


draw the graph , directrex∧axis of symmetry

example :

x 2+ 8 x− y +2=0

x 2+ 8 x= y−2

−8 2 2
−8
2
x −8 x−
2 ( )
= y −2+
2 ( )
( x−4 )2= y +14

standard equation :( x−h)2=4 p ( y−k)


therfore ,
vertex , ( h , k )=(4 ,−14)
4 p=1
1
p=
4
55
(
focus, ( h , k + p ) = 4 ,−
4 )
axis of symmetry , x=4

Directrix , y=k – p
−57
y=
4

55
(
focus, 4 ,−
4 ) Directrix , y=
−57
4
vertex ,(4 ,−14 )
4.4 hyperbola
Definition:
a symmetrical open curve formed ∨created by the∩of a circular cone with a plane at a
smaller angle with its axisthan the side of the cone .
 Mathematically ,
the pair of hyperbolas formed by the∩of a planewith two equal cones on
opposite sides of the same vertex .

Standard equation for hyperbola:


a ¿ open ¿ ¿

(x−h)2 ( y −k )2
− =1
a2 b2
b ¿ open up∧down

( y−k )2 (x −h)2
− =1
b2 a2

for both all types of parabola,


centre : ( h , k )
the vertices are theturning points
the equation of asymptotes are :
b
y−k=± ( x−h )
a

GRAPHING TECHNIQUE OF HYPERBOLA :


1. Determine if it ishorizontal∨vertical . Find the center point , ( h , k ) .
2. Graphthe point of center ,(h , k )

3. Use thea value¿ find the two vertices by the formula.

4. Use the b value ¿ draw the guidingbox ∧asymptotes .

5. Draw the hyperbola .

example :
(x−2)2 ( y +1 )2
− =1
4 9

this equation is horizontal since the x is positive


therefore ,the hyperbola will open ¿ the ¿ ¿ .
The center point is (2 ,−1 )
a=2 , b=3

b
asymptote : y−k=± ( x−h )
a
3
y +1=± ( x−2 )
2

Vertex : ( h−a , k ) =( 0 ,−1 )


(h+ a , k )=( 4 ,−1)

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