Definition:Cone (Geometry)/Double Napped Cone

Definition
A double napped cone is a cone where the lines joining the apex to the circumference of the base extend indefinitely in either dimension:


 * DoubleNappedCone.png

Also known as
A double napped cone is also known as a double cone.

Some sources hyphenate: double-napped cone.

Also see

 * Definition:Bicone