Parabolic Reflector

This is a demonstration of the physical properties of a parabola with the focus and directrix. Waves entering a parabolic reflector parallel to its y-axis will be reflected to a single point. This point is the focus from the focus-directrix definition of a parabola. This property is used in telescopes, listening devices, lasers, medical equipment, solar plants, and much more.

 

ShawnFowers

 
Materialtyp
Aktivität
Tags
directrix  focus  parabola  reflect 
Zielgruppe (Alter)
15 – 18
Sprache
English (United States)
 
 
GeoGebra Version
4.2
Ansichten
1876
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