the graph of a quadratic equation is called parabola. it looks like a U or inverted. can you give 2 or more objects or situation that illustrate a parabola in real life?
Consider a fountain. The water shot into the air by the fountain falls back in a parabolic path. Also a ball thrown into the air falls down in a parabolic path.
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Consider a fountain. The water shot into the air by the fountain falls back in a parabolic path. Also a ball thrown into the air falls down in a parabolic path.
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trajectory of an object
horse shoe
magnet (U)
tongs