Practice Standard Equation of a Parabola - 6.3.1 | 6. Conic Sections | ICSE Class 11 Maths
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Question 1

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What is the standard equation of a parabola with its vertex at the origin and its focus on the x-axis?

💡 Hint: Consider how the vertex and focus are positioned to understand the formula.

Question 2

Easy

Define 'focus' in relation to a parabola.

💡 Hint: Think about how the parabola is formed using a focus and a directrix.

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Question 1

What is the standard equation of a parabola with its vertex at the origin and focus along the x-axis?

  • y² = 4ax
  • x² = 4ay
  • y = ax²
  • x² + y² = r²

💡 Hint: Recall the position of the vertex and focus relative to the axes.

Question 2

True or False: A parabola can open both upwards and downwards.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the signs of values that affect direction.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A projectile is launched and follows the path defined by the parabola y² = 8x. Identify the coordinates of the focus and the equation of the directrix.

💡 Hint: Use the standard equation to identify values for 'a'.

Question 2

Sketch the parabola for y² = -12x and describe its orientation and properties.

💡 Hint: Remember the signs in the equation affecting the direction.

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