Real-Life Examples of Parabolic Shapes - Select and discuss two examples of real life objects that incorporate the parabolic shape. Explain why the parabolic shape was used for the objects.
Triple Integral - Compute a triple integral over a specific solid that would be very difficult in rectangular coordinates, but easy in parabolic cylindrical coordinates, u, v, z, where
x=(1/2)(u^2-v^2) y=uv z=z
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Finding the Focus of a Parabolic Dish - A satellite dish, is the shape of a parabola. Signals coming from a satellite strike the surface of the dish and are reflected to the focus where the receiver is located. The satellite dish has a dia ...