The line (x−2)/2=(y+1)/(−2)=(z+1)/(−1) Is the axis of a circular cone with vertex on the xy-plane. Find the equation of the cone, if the point M_1(1,1,−5/2) is on the surface. Thus far, I have found that the vertex is the point V(0,1,0), and that the radius of the cone at the point M_1 is sqrt5

Nina Perkins

Nina Perkins

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2022-08-27

The line
x 2 2 = y + 1 2 = z + 1 1
Is the axis of a circular cone with vertex on the xy-plane. Find the equation of the cone, if the point M 1 ( 1 , 1 , 5 2 ) is on the surface.
Thus far, I have found that the vertex is the point V(0,1,0), and that the radius of the cone at the point M 1 is 5

Answer & Explanation

Dillan Brock

Dillan Brock

Beginner2022-08-28Added 8 answers

Hint:
The axis of the cone is in the direction (2,−2,−1). If P(x,y,z) is a point on the cone, then V P and V M make the same angle with (2,−2,−1).

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