Parabola Flashcards
1
Q
A set of all points equidistant to both the fix point (focus) and fix line (directrix)
A
Parabola
2
Q
Standard form of parabola.
A
(x-h)²=4a(y-k) for upward and downward or (y-k)²=4a(x-h) for leftward and rightward
3
Q
Parts of parabola
A
directrix
focus
vertex
latus rectum(focal chord)
4
Q
Who discovered the important application of parabola in projectile motion?
A
Galileo Galilei
5
Q
Parts of Ellipse.
A
Minor axis = 2b
Major axis= 2a
Foci to Foci=2c
