Parabolas

Parabolas

1. Is a curve where any point is at an equal distance from.

2. The vertex (where the parabola makes its sharpest turn) is halfway between the focus and directrix.

3. The axis of symmetry (goes through the focus, at right angles to the directrix)

4. The equation for a parabola is y = x2

5. Ex. of parabola in real world.

6. This is a parabola.

7. APA References:

   • Parabola. (2015). In maths is fun. Recovered from https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/parabola.html

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