Conic sections, or conics, are the curves obtained by intersecting a right circular cone with a plane. The type of curve produced depends on the angle at which the plane intersects the cone. There are four primary types of conic sections: 1. **Circle**: Formed when the intersecting plane is perpendicular to the axis of the cone. A circle is the set of all points that are equidistant from a fixed center point.

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