Question 177017
What is the equation of a parabola with vertex (0,0) and focus (0,4)?
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You might derive the equation or follow a form.
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Following a formula you have h = 0, k = 0, p = 4
Form: (x-h)^2 = 4p(y-k)
Substitute the values:
(x-0)^2 = 4*4(y-0)
16y = x^2
y = (1/16)x^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.