SOLUTION: In this discussion, explore practical applications of quadratic functions. Who uses them? Do they occur in nature? Are they useful in industry? Don't limit yourself to these quest

Question 1073956: In this discussion, explore practical applications of quadratic functions. Who uses them? Do they occur in nature? Are they useful in industry? Don't limit yourself to these questions; any reasonable exploration of the practical side of quadratic functions will do.
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Answer by ikleyn(52756)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Look into these lessons
    - A farmer planning to fence a rectangular garden to enclose the maximal area
    - A farmer planning to fence a rectangular area along the river to enclose the maximal area
    - A rancher planning to fence two adjacent rectangular corrals to enclose the maximal area
    - Using quadratic functions to solve problems on maximizing revenue/profit

    - Problem on a projectile moving vertically up and down
    - Problem on an arrow shot vertically upward
    - Problem on a ball thrown vertically up from the top of a tower
    - Problem on a toy rocket launched vertically up from a tall platform

    - Problems on the area and the dimensions of a rectangle surrounded by a strip
    - Problems on a circular pool and a walkway around it
in this site.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39614)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
pH Buffer Solution Calculations - They can be useful in industry, depending on the a particular industry's typical practices but would more often be used in academics situations.
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