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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
DEF

Having a shape whose cross-section is an open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
DEF

Qui a la forme d'une courbe plane dont chacun des points est à distance égale d'un point fixe, le foyer, et d'une droite fixe, la directrice.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas
DEF

Que tiene forma de línea curva cuyos puntos son todos equidistantes de un foco F y de una directriz D.

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