Section 1
Introduction to Conic Sections
Book
Version 13
By Boundless
By Boundless
Boundless Algebra
Algebra
by Boundless
3 concepts
What Are Conic Sections?
Conic sections are obtained by the intersection of the surface of a cone with a plane, and have certain features.
Eccentricity
Every conic section has a constant eccentricity that provides information about its shape.
![Thumbnail](../../../../../../figures.boundless-cdn.com/32997/square/j8zvgmwatrcaeb4mvovx.jpg)
Types of Conic Sections
Conic sections are formed by the intersection of a plane with a cone, and their properties depend on how this intersection occurs.