Section 7.3 The Parabola

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Definition of a Parabola

Standard Form of the Equation of a Parabola

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Using the Standard Form of the Equation of a Parabola

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Translations of Parabola

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Applications

Applications of Parabolas- cables on suspension bridges, arches on bridges, solar cookers, reflectors on lights, satellite dishes

Example 6 feet cooker (3,1) 1 foot (0,0)

Degenerate Conic Sections

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(a) (b) (c) (d)