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  1. Properties of the Parabola
    1. The Parabola as a Locus
    2. Investigating Parametric Equations
    3. Tangents at the End of a Focal Chord
    4. Inclination of Tangent
    5. Headlight Simulation
    6. Locus of Midpoint of Focal Chord
    7. Locus of Midpoint of PF
    8. Locus of Midpoint of PA
    9. Locus of Midpoint of PB
    10. Locus of Intersection of Normals

Properties of the Parabola

Author:Nikky Vanderhout
Topic:Parabola

  • The Parabola as a Locus

  • Investigating Parametric Equations

  • Tangents at the End of a Focal Chord

  • Inclination of Tangent

  • Headlight Simulation

  • Locus of Midpoint of Focal Chord

  • Locus of Midpoint of PF

  • Locus of Midpoint of PA

  • Locus of Midpoint of PB

  • Locus of Intersection of Normals

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The Parabola as a Locus

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