The Parabola and the Hyperbola | |
Summary |
the conic sections are formed when planes intersect cones. this section studies the geometry of the parabola and the hyperbola. the equations of these curves can be written in (x, y) form or as parametric equations, which involve a third variable, t is often used. |
Key Skills |
describe conic sections (parabola and hyperbola) and sketch their graphs:
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Vocabulary |
parabola, hyperbola, conic sections, cone, parametric equation, directrix, focus, asymptote, vertex, rectangular hyperbola. |