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If a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs parallel to the edge of the cone, the resulting curve will be a(n) _____.A.circleB.parabolaC.ellipseD.hyperbola

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If a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs parallel to the edge of the cone, the resulting curve will be a(n) _____.A.circleB.parabolaC.ellipseD.hyperbola

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The answer is B. Parabola. When a right circular cone intersects a plane that runs parallel to the edge of the cone, the resulting curve is a parabola. This is a fundamental principle in conic sections, a topic in geometry.

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