Definition:Cone (Geometry)/Axis

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Definition

Let $K$ be a cone whose base has a center of symmetry $C$.

Let $\LL$ be the straight line from the apex of $K$ to $C$.


Then $\LL$ is known as the axis of $K$.


Linguistic Note

The plural of axis is axes, which is pronounced ax-eez not ax-iz.

Compare basis.


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