Applications of Conics Answers

The shadow cast by a lampshade has a boundary in the shape of a hyperbola defined by the equation . What could the center of the hyperbola represent?

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The orbit of a comet in a video game can be defined by the equation . Which of the following is true about the path of the comet on the screen? Check all that apply.The major axis is horizontal.The center is at (–56, –28).The length of the major axis is 32 units.The length of the minor axis is 150 units.One of the foci is approximately .

A satellite orbits in an elliptical path such that the Earth’s center is one of the foci of the ellipse. The distance from the center of the orbit to the Earth’s center is 4,100 miles. The foci are halfway between the center and the major axis vertices. Which equation can be used to model the path of this satellite’s orbit?

A clap of thunder is recorded at two weather stations that are 2 miles apart. Station A recorded the sound 3 seconds before station B. Since 1 mile is 5,280 feet and assuming sound travels at 1,100 feet per second, which equation can be used to determine the location of the thunder?

A mirror is shaped like a parabolic curve with a width of 3 inches when the depth is 0.375 inches. Which equation can be used to model the shape of the mirror?

A designer is adding a pendant to a jewelry collection. The shape of the pendent can be defined by the equation . If the largest dimension of the pendant is 10 cm wide, what is the greatest length?

The event planner wants to put a podium at one of the foci. Which describes where the podium could be located relative to the center?

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