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A second-degree equation in x, y, z that is not a cylinder, plane, line or point gives a
ACubic surface
BQuadric surface
CQuartic curve
DConic section
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Quadric surface
Such an equation represents a quadric surface in three-space.
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