Description
Cutting a cone in various ways produces the different conic sections: a circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. Each section demonstrates a unique geometric property and reflects different types of orbits or paths that objects can follow under gravitational influence. The shapes show the relationship between the angle of the cut and the resulting curve, illustrating the mathematical principles governing celestial mechanics and orbit determination.
PIRA DCS Number
1L20.40
Preparation Time
5-10 minutes