Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 12: Vectors and the Geometry of Space - Section 12.6 - Cylinders and Quadric Surfaces - Exercises 12.6 - Page 732: 16

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In the plane xy, ($z=0)$ the surface leaves an ellipse as a trace. $\displaystyle \frac{x^{2}}{3^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{6^{2}}=1$ Draw several such ellipses in planes parallel to xy.
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