Whether in the context of quadratic functions, parabolic mirrors or alternative energy designs like solar cookers, the parabola holds a special place in science and mathematics — particularly ...

The minimum point is the minimum y value that the parabola reaches. The maximum point is the maximum y value that the parabola reaches. The symmetry of the parabola is created because each x value ...

Image caption, You can see that the coins in this formation make a parabola (a u-shaped symmetrical curve). You can see this clearly if you line the coins up with a piece of card and draw a curve ...

Transformations are represented both algebraically and graphically. Construction of the Tangent to a Parabola 2.1 An applet illustrating how the tangent to a parabola is obtained through successive ...