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Conic sections are curves formed when a plane cuts which solid?

ASolid sphere of metal
BRight circular cylinder
CSquare-based pyramid
DRight circular cone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Right circular cone
A conic section is by definition the curve of intersection of a plane with a right circular cone.
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