Choose a surface using the name in the right column. If you have an equation or a picture and aren't sure which quadric surface it is, use the table to associate it with a name. You can also review cross sections or how to use the images in this gallery. (These links will open in a new window.)
Picture | Equation | Name |
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, where A and B have the same sign. |
Elliptic Paraboloid | |
, where A and B have different signs. |
Hyperbolid Paraboloid (Saddle) |
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Ellipsoid | ||
Double Cone | ||
Hyperboloid of One Sheet | ||
Hyperboloid of Two Sheets |