👉 In mathematics, a conic section is defined as an algebraic curve which can be described by a general equation. The conic sections are classified into two main categories: circles and parabolas. A circle is a type of conic section that has its center at the origin (0, 0) and its radius is constant. It's also known as a "point" on a plane. A circle can be described mathematically by an equation in the form: x^2