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The parabola with vertex (7,-2) and directrix y = -3 |
2009-01-21 |
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From Deann:
Find an equation of the parabola with vetrex (7,-2) and directrix y =(-3)
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The foci of an ellipse |
2007-03-27 |
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From Brad:
I am trying to figure out how to find the foci of an ellipse x^2/7 + y^2/16 = 1.
Since 16 is the largest denominator I know the major axis is going to be the y axis.
Do I now take 7-c^2=16. c^2=16-7, c^2=9, c=3. So is my foci (0,+-3).
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The focus of a parabola |
2006-10-01 |
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From Lily:
I have a mathematical assignment which includes applications of parabolas, hyperbolas and ellipses in the real world. I have been searching the internet and now I am ware that most of the applications of parabolas have a connection with what people call "the focus". However, I do not think I clearly understand what "the focus" of a parabola is. Would you please explain it to me?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Parabolic mirrors |
1999-11-07 |
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From Andy White:
I am working on a project concerning parabolic mirrors. I need to create a mirror to focus sunlight on a focal point, but I don't know how to do it. Is there some equation that tells where a focal point will be in relation to a parabola? What is a directrix?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Parabolas |
1998-07-24 |
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From Danica:
how do you find the focus, vertex, and directrix of 4x-y^2-2y-33=0
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Parabolic Mirrors |
1997-01-28 |
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From Megan Wennberg:
Consider a ray of light that passes through a chord of a parabola (the chord is above the focus and parallel to the directrix), hits the parabola at a point (x,y) and is reflected through the focus. If d1 is the distance from the chord to the point of incidence (x,y) and d2 is the distance from (x,y) to the focus, can you prove that the sum of the distances d1+d2 is constant, independent of the particular point of incidence.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Foci of an Ellipse |
1997-01-22 |
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From David Gilliam:
How do I find the focii of the following equation? 4x^2 + 9y^2 = 36
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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