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Pre-Calculus
Quarter 1: Week 1- Module 1
Pre-Calculus
Grade 11 Quarter 1: Week 1- Module 1
First Edition, 2020

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 Pre-Calculus
Quarter 1: Week 1-Module 1
 Target

Conic sections are still an interesting subject because of its

importance. In the past, conic sections were studied from purely geometric
point of view. The modern approach in dealing with conic section combines
geometric reasoning and algebraic computations using graphs of certain
types of equations in Cartesian coordinate system.

This learning material will provide you with information and activities
that will help you understand the conic sections like circle, parabola, ellipse,
hyperbola and degenerate cases.

After going through this alternative instructional resource learning

material, you are expected to:
1. illustrate the different types of conic sections: parabola, ellipse, circle,
hyperbola, and degenerate cases. STEM_PC11AG-Ia-1

CONIC SECTIONS

Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer
the pretest in a separate sheet of paper.

Directions: Read carefully each item. Use a separate sheet for your answers. Write
only the letter of the best answer for each test item.

1. What do you call to a line lying entirely on the cone?

A. conic sections B. generator C. nappe D. vertex

2. How many nappes are there in a double right circular cone?

A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

3. Which of the following conic is formed if the cutting plane is parallel to two
generators?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

4. Which of the following conic is formed if the cutting plane is not parallel to
any generator but is perpendicular to the axis?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

5. Television dish antenna is a real-life application of what conic sections?

A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

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6. Ripples formed when two stones are thrown at the same time into still water
are a real-life application of what conic sections?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

7. Which of the following is the illustration of a degenerate conic section line?

A. C.

B. D.

8. What conic section is formed in figure A?

A. circle A
B. ellipse
C. hyperbola
D. parabola

B
9. What conic section is formed in figure B?
A. circle
B. ellipse
C. hyperbola
D. parabola

10.Which of the following are degenerate conic sections?

I. circle III. point
II. two intersecting lines IV. line
A. I only B. III only C. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV

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 Jumpstart

For you to understand the lesson well, do the following

activity. Have fun and good luck!

Directions: PICTURE ME OUT! Identify the given pictures whether it is a real-life

applications of a circle, ellipse, parabola or hyperbola. Write circle, ellipse, parabola
or hyperbola on the space provided. Please use another sheet of paper for your
answers.

1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________ 4. __________________________________

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 Discover

WHAT IS A CONIC SECTION?

A conic section, also known as conic,

according to Apollonius’ study is a curved formed
by the intersection of a plane and a double right
circular cone.

The cone has two nappes: the upper nappe

and the lower nappe, that extended infinitely in
both directions.

A line lying entirely on the cone is called

generator of the cone, and all generators of a
cone pass through its vertex, which is the only
point where the two nappes intersect.

A portion of the cone is shown below.

Figure 1

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CONIC SECTIONS?

There are four main conic sections, depending on the number of generators
that are parallel to the cutting plane.
 If the cutting plane is parallel to one and only one generator, the
curve is a parabola.

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  If the cutting plane is not parallel to any generator, the curve is an
ellipse. If the plane is not parallel to any generator, but is
perpendicular to the axis, the ellipse becomes a circle.
 If the cutting plane is parallel to two generators, the curve is a
hyperbola.

ILLUSTRATION OF CONIC SECTIONS

3a

3b

Figure 2. Parabola Figure 3a. Ellipse Figure 4. Hyperbola

Figure 3b. Circle

WHAT ARE DEGENERATE CONIC SECTIONS?

A degenerate conic is either a point, a line, or two intersecting lines.

They are not curves but are also possible results of the intersection of the plane
and the double right circular cone. That is why they are not conics, but are referred
to as degenerate conic sections.

ILLUSTRATION OF DEGENERATE CONIC SECTIONS

Figure 5. Point Figure 6. Line Figure 7. Two

Intersecting Lines

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 Explore

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to

master and strengthen the basic concepts you have
learned from this lesson.

A. Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct word(s) / phrase (s) to make the
statement correct. Please use another sheet of paper for your answers.

Appolonius of (1) _______________ , (born c. 240 bc, (2.) _______________ – died c.

190, Alexandria, Egypt), mathematician, known by his contemporaries as (3.)
_______________ , whose treatise Conics is one of the greatest scientific works
from the ancient world.

B. Directions: Tell whether the following are conic or degenerate conic. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number. Please use another
sheet of paper for your answers.

_________________ 1. Lines _________________ 5. Parabola

________________ 2. Hyperbola _________________ 6. Point

________________ 3. Two Intersecting lines _________________ 7. Ellipse

________________ 4. Circle

C. Directions: Identify the number of generators parallel to the cutting plane in

a conic /degenerate conic and illustrate the conic/degenerate conic
completely. Number 1 is already given for your reference. Please use another
sheet of paper for your answers.

Conic / Degenerate Conic Number of generators Illustration

1. Point 0 or none

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Conic / Degenerate Conic Number of generators Illustration

2. Hyperbola ____________ ____________

3. Two Intersecting Lines ____________ ____________

4. Circle ____________ ____________

5. Parabola ____________ ____________

6. Lines ____________ ____________

7. Ellipse ____________ ____________

D. Directions: Label the portion of the cone. Please use another sheet of paper
for your answers.

2. 3.
1.

4.

5.

6.

7.
8.

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 Deepen

At this point, complete the table by identifying the conic sections described in a
real-life application and illustrate them in the last column of the table. Number 1 is
already given for your reference. Please use another sheet of paper for your answers.

Real-life application of Conic Section Illustration

conic sections
1. artificial satellite
that revolve around Ellipse 1.
the Earth

2. the design of
certain telescopes
and navigation

3. shape of pathway
formed by dolphin
when they jump off
the surface of the
water
4. circular motion of a
certain object

5. the orbit taken by

each planet around
the sun
6. the arch shaped
support of the main
span of the San
Juanico Bridge

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 Gauge

Directions: Read carefully each item. Use a separate sheet for your answers. Write
only the letter of the best answer for each test item.

1. What do you call to a line lying entirely on the cone?

A. conic sections B. generator C. nappe D. vertex

2. What do you call to the only point where the two nappes intersect?
A. conic sections B. generator C. nappe D. vertex

3. How many nappes are there in a double right circular cone?

A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

4. Which of the following conic is formed if the cutting plane is not parallel to
any generator?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

5. Which of the following conic is formed if the cutting plane is parallel to two
generators?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

6. Which of the following conic is formed if the cutting plane is not parallel to
any generator but is perpendicular to the axis?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

7. Which of the following conic is formed if the cutting plane is parallel to one
and only one generator?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

8. Circular athletic field is a real-life application of what conic sections?

A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

9. Design of car headlights is a real-life application of what conic sections?

A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

10.Architectural designs such as ceilings of churches and galleries are real-life

application of what conic sections?
A. circle B. ellipse C. hyperbola D. parabola

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11.Which of the following is the illustration of a degenerate conic section point?
A. C.

B. D.

12.What conic section is formed in figure A?

A. circle A
B. ellipse
C. hyperbola
D. parabola
B
13.What conic section is formed in figure B?
A. circle
B. ellipse
C. hyperbola
D. parabola

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14.Which of the following is the illustration of a conic section parabola?
A. C.

B. D.

15.Which of the following are degenerate conic sections?

I. circle III. point
II. two intersecting lines IV. line

A. I only B. III only C. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV

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References
Printed Materials

Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Resources. (2016) Precalculus

Learner’s Material. Quezon City: Sunshine Interlinks Publishing House, Inc.

Albay, E. M. et al. (2016) DIWA Senior High School Series: Precalculus. Makati City:
DIWA Learning Systems Inc.

Lim, Y.F. et al. (2016) Math for Engaged Learning Grade 11. Precalculus. Quezon
City: Sibs Publishing House, Inc.

Orines, F. B. (2016) Next Century Mathematics 11. Precalculus. Quezon City:

Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.

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 ANSWER KEY

Pretest

1. B
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. A
10.C

Jumpstart

1. Ellipse
2. Hyperbola
3. Parabola
4. Circle

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 ANSWER KEY

Explore

A. 1. Perga
2. Perga, Pamphylia, Anatolia
3. the Great Geometer

B. 1. degenerate conic 5. conic

2. conic 6. degenerate conic
3. degenerate conic 7. conic
4. conic

C. Conic / Degenerate Conic Number of generators Illustration

1. Line 0 or none

2. Hyperbola 2

3. Two Intersecting Lines 0 or none

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 4. Circle 0 or none

4.

5. Parabola 2

6. Lines 0 or none

7. Ellipse 0 or none 7.

D. 2.
1. 3.
4.

5.

6.

7.
8.

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 ANSWER KEY
Deepen

Real-life application of Conic Section Illustration

conic sections
1. artificial satellite
that revolve around Ellipse 1.
the Earth

2. the design of
certain telescopes Hyperbola
and navigation

3. shape of pathway
formed by dolphin Parabola
when they jump off
the surface of the
water

4. circular
motion of a certain Circle
object

4.

5. the orbit taken by

each planet around Ellipse 5.
the sun

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6. the arch shaped
support of the main Parabola
span of the San
Juanico Bridge

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 ANSWER KEY

Gauge

1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. A
14. D
15. C

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