Category:Vertices of Conic Sections

This category contains results about Vertices of Conic Sections.
Definitions specific to this category can be found in Definitions/Vertices of Conic Sections.

Vertex of Ellipse

Let $K$ be an ellipse.

A vertex of $K$ is either of the two endpoints of the major axis of $K$.

Vertex of Parabola

Let $P$ be a parabola.

The vertex of $P$ is the point where the axis intersects $P$.

Vertex of Hyperbola

Let $K$ be a hyperbola.

Each of the points where $K$ intersects the major axis of $K$ is known as a vertex of $K$.