Essays on Parabola

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The equation y = cx2 has been solved by “manual fitting” of the figures. However, this is not the appropriate way, since it is not universal, and it does not suit for all the problems. Instead, x and y values (x = -2, y = 6 and x = 2, y = 6) should be applied to the equation. For example, 6 = 22∙ c; 4 ∙ c = 6, subtracting by 4, c = 1.5. This method is universal and can be used for any other complicated case to find the equation. Then, the focus can be determined. If the algebraic method to find the parabola equation ...

I agree with you that parabolas are everywhere in our life and rarely do we pay attention to see them. Apart from contact lenses, burning mirrors use the concept of parabolas. For parabolas, the optical property refers to the lines that are perpendicular to the directrix ‘bounce off’ and converges at the focus. Alternatively, the line from the focus may ‘bounce off’ the parabolas and travel perpendicularly to the directrix. These properties are useful in making the burning mirror. Moreover, the concept of parabola applies to car headlights. In this case, one places the bulb on the focus of ...

(Author Name) (Course Name/Number) A parabola is the representation of a quadratic equation in graph form and it can be seen in its many forms throughout the world. Not only does is dominate the mathematical and the physical world on very subtle levels, but we can also see the expression of quadratic equations in some forms of permanent architecture. For the purpose of accuracy, this explanation will demonstrate how a quadratic equation can be found in a simple action such as tossing a ball in the air. When you throw a ball into the air, gravity forces the ball ...

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