konische Figur

Definitions of konische Figur
  1. noun
    (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
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    Oval
    a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
    Parabel
    a plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the curve
    Kreis, Zirkel
    ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
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