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	An arch in the form of a semi-ellipse		2020-04-20
		From Anggelica: an arch in the form of a semi-ellipse is 8 feet wide at the base and has a height of 4ft. how wide is the arch 1foot above the base? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A semi ellipse		2017-07-25
		From Ian: The arch of the bridge is in the shape of semi ellipse,with its major axis at the water level.suppose the arch is 20ft. High in the middle,and 120 ft. Across its major axis. How high above the water level is the arch,at a point 20 ft.from the center (horizontally). Round of 2 decimal places Answered by Penny Nom.
	A cone with an oval as a base		2011-08-03
		From Emily: Hi, I was wondering how to calculate the surface area of a cone with an oval as a base (which I think is referred to as an elliptic cone or something like that). I have the both the maximum and minimum radius as well as the height, but I don't have a slant height and I'm not sure how to calculate it and then calculate surface area. I would really appreciate some help. Thanks! Answered by Robert Dawson.
	The volume of a smokestack		2011-01-13
		From tom: The outer protective smokestack of a steamship is streamlined so that it has uniform oval section parallel to the deck. The area of this oval section is 48 sq. ft . If the length of the stack is 15 ft. and the stack is raked aft so that its axis at its upper end is horizontally 4.2 ft from the lower end, find the volume enclosed by the stack. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Elliptic space		2009-09-18
		From Htet: What is elliptic space and geometry? Answered by Robert Dawson and Chris Fisher.
	A sundial on an elliptical cylinder		2009-07-22
		From Leo: I want to build a sundial where the shadow falls on an elliptical cylinder. I can calculate the coordinates of the points on the cylinder that I want to mark. My problem is that I will have to make the surface as a flat sheet and bend it into an elliptical shape. However, I cannot work out a scheme to transfer the coordinates I know into a distance that will work when I bend the shape. Help! Answered by Robert Dawson.
	Can't find circumference of an ellipse		2007-07-06
		From Michele: I need to figure the circumference of an oval and I know the height and width. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Elliptic trigonometry		2005-09-15
		From Krystal: I'm currently searching for a science project topic and i have the idea of deriving elliptic trigonometry analogous to circular trigonometry. My questions are: Is this project "possible" to do? Answered by Chris Fisher and Harley Weston.
	Quadratics		2005-01-05
		From Usman: Hi, in my Grade 11 Functions math class we have been assigned the task of finding jobs and careers related to quadratics, I have done many searches but have been unsuccessful, then I saw your website and e-mailed. I also have to use an example of a math problem that the job uses, then solve it, this will all compile on bristol board for a presentation. I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me some links and references of sources that refer to this subject. Answered by Harley Weston.
	An elliptical table		2005-01-03
		From Roger: Want to make an elliptical table, say the long (major) axis is 4 feet, and the short (minor) axis is 3 feet. I can construct this figure, but I'm trying to figure out what the exact dimension of a rectangle within this ellipse will be if I make the table a drop leaf type where the drop dimensions are equal for each end of both the long and short axes. Intuitively, it looks like there is one and only one solution. Answered by Penny Nom.
	An elliptic cone		2004-02-24
		From Ben: I am building a model for my architecture class. I need to build a elliptic cone out of chipboard and i have no idea how to do this. The cone needs to be 20in tall and the ellipse has a max radius of 10in and a min radius of 8in. So my question is how do i lay this out on a piece of paper so that i can form the cone after i cut it out. Answered by Penny Nom.
	An elliptical race track		2003-12-16
		From Judy: the inner rail of a race track is a perfect ellipse. the track is a standard width all the way around. how can i prove that the outer rail is a ellipse? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Non-euclidean geometry		2003-12-08
		From Geoffrey: How can you use non-euclidean geometry to navigate on a sphere? What geometers did work in this area? Answered by Chris Fisher.
	Arclength of an ellipse		2001-07-03
		From A hobbyist: What is the equation (with the length of the arc as a variable) for one quadrant of the ellipse,... Answered by Claude tardif.
	An elliptic tunnel		2001-03-24
		From Janna: A tunnel is built under a river for a road 12m wide with a 2m sidewalk on either side. The top of the tunnel is semi-elliptical. A local bylaw stipulates that there must be a clearance of at least 3.6m at all points on the road. If the smallest possible ellipse is used, find the clearance at the center of the road. Answered by Harley Weston.

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