The parabola is one of the conic sections. Let's explore its definition, shape, and geometry through the following series.
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Geometry of the Parabola

The parabola is a conic section in which its locus is the set of all points equidistant to a fixed point called the focus and a fixed line called the directrix. 

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Orienting the Parabola

The parabola can be oriented in different ways. The most common orientations are vertical and horizontal parabolas. We'll explore the properties of each in this post.

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Ellipse

The ellipse is one of the conic sections. Let's explore its definition, shape, and geometry through the following series.

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Hyperbola

The hyperbola is one of the conic sections. Let's explore its definition, shape, and geometry through the following series.

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The Conics

There are four conic sections: circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Each figure deserves its study. Let's explore these figures in the following section.

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June 5, 2023
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