Match the following. A. E < 1    i. Rectangular hyperbola B. E = 1    ii. Hyperbola C. E > 1    iii. Ellipse D. E > 1    iv. Parabola

Match the following. A. E < 1    i. Rectangular hyperbola B. E = 1    ii. Hyperbola C. E > 1    iii. Ellipse D. E > 1    iv. Parabola Correct Answer A, iii; B, iv; C, ii; D, i

The conic is defined as the locus of a point in such a way that the ratio of its distance from a fixed point and a fixed straight line is always constant. The fixed point is called the focus and the fixed line is called directrix. The change in ratio as given above results in different curves.

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