A Happy Conic Connection Name Conic SectiongPeriod Date Essential Question: How do I use the general form of quadratic equations to graph conic sections? Conic sections are developed from the cross sections of cones: IN Label each conic. In this Unit we've discovered the characteristics and investigated the multiple representations of the conic sections (algebraically and graphically). The characteristics of some conics include center, foci, vertices, radius, and asymptotes. Below is a summary of these characteristics. Standard Forms of Conic Equations