Equation of a Parabola

Posted by Professor Cram in Conic Sections

Equation of a Parabola

This Tab Tutor program will help you learn about the equation of a parabola and how to use it to derive the focus, vertex, and orientation. A useful glossary also introduces you to other features like the latus rectum and the directrix.

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  1. Nicholas Pickering says:

    You should consider putting a setting on this that allows the user to choose whether the parabola is in vertical or horizontal rather than having it flip every 5 seconds. It’s insufferable.

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