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Question from Jay, a student:

If you were to design your own picture of a conic, what would it look like? And also if you had to use two conics from the solar system and a solar oven...?

If you were to design your own picture of a conic, what would it look like?

There are several choices here, all four correct. [You might get away with a fifth - a pair of intersecting straight lines - but I wouldn't suggest you try it unless you understand why it's a conic, can argue your case clearly, and know your teacher well.]

And also if you had to use two conics from the solar system and a solar oven...?

This means to find an example of a conic in the structure of the solar system, and another in the construction of a solar oven.

Good Hunting!
RD

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