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: 25

Answer

Elliptical (circular) cone.

Work Step by Step

Comparing to Table 12.1, the equation is of the form $\displaystyle \frac{x^{2}}{1^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{1^{2}}=\frac{z^{2}}{1}$ this is an elliptical cone, in which the traces in planes parallel to the xy plane ( $z=k$) are circles of radius $k$.
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