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CONE

A. ILLUSTRATION

B. DESCRIPTION

A cone is a three-dimensional geometric shape that narrows from a flat circular base to a
single point called apex or vertex. In other words, a cone can be formed by joining an
infinite number of slanting lines to the circumference of a circle from a single point
called the vertex. The distance from the vertex of a cone to the center point of the base is
known as the height of the cone. The length of the cone from the vertex to the boundary
of the circular base is known as the slanting height.
Types of a Cone
1. Right Circular Cone
2. Oblique Cone

Properties of a Cone
1. A cone has only one face, which is the circular base.
2. A cone has no edges.
3. A cone has only one apex or vertex point.
 C. EXAMPLES OF CONE REAL OBJECTS
C1. Ice-Cream Cones

An ice cream cone has an infinite

number of slanting lines joining the vertex or
the base of the cone and the circumference
of a circle or the top of the cone.

C2. Party hats

Party has is an example of cone shaped object

C3. Prism

Prisms are cone shaped and are used widely in physics labs for studying the
basics of optics to study refraction laws by demonstrating to them the bending
of light with the use of a prism.

C4. Traffic Cones

Traffic cones are in the shape of cones. They are made in conical shape
because this particular geometric shape provides stability to the structure.
C5. Funnel

A funnel is a tube that is conical in shape and has a wide mouth at the top and
a narrow opening at the bottom. This narrow opening is used to filter out
liquids or any other material. Funnels are widely used in chemistry labs.

C6. Teepee/Tipi

A Modern day Teepee or tipi is a cone-shaped leather or linen tent used by

people during hiking.
C7. Christmas Tree

Christmas trees are a classic example of conical structures available in nature.

C8. Castle Turret

A turret is a small tower that projects from the main building. It is a cone
projecting out from a tower. They are mainly built for decorative purposes.

C8. Temple Top

Most of the temples have their tops in a shape resembling a cone. It is believed
that conical shapes create a lot of positive energy.
C10. Megaphones

Megaphones are conical in shape. First, the cone shape of a megaphone

directs the voice towards the target. When you speak, the sound produced
from your mouth spreads in all directions at once. Only a part of your sound
output goes in the direction of your intended target.
Other types of cones include the following:
C11. Pencil Tip
C12. Carrot/Raddish
C13. Volcano
C14. Shell
C15. Rocket Top
C16. Drinking Glass
C17. Icing on the Top of a Cupcake
C18. Fountain Firecrackers
C18. Stack-a-Ring Toy
C19. Rice Hat
C20. Russian Dolls
C21. Paper Cup