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Question 1036988: An architectural engineer is designing a parabolic dome that will be 200 feet in diameter with a maximum height of 50 feet. What is the equation of the cross-sectional parabola of the dome.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An architectural engineer is designing a parabolic dome that will be 200 feet in diameter with a maximum height of 50 feet. What is the equation of the cross-sectional parabola of the dome.
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The simplest equation gives the points (-100,0), (0,50) and (100,0)
--> y = -x^2/200 + 50

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