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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define a parabolic curve.
💡 Hint: Remember the equation form y = ax² + bx + c.
Question 2
Easy
What are second differences in terms of elevation?
💡 Hint: Think about how you find the differences in a series of values.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What type of equation defines a parabolic curve?
- Linear
- Quadratic
- Cubic
💡 Hint: Recall the form y = ax² + bx + c.
Question 2
Are the second differences of a parabolic curve equal?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the mathematical characteristics of parabolas.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a parabolic equation y = 2x² + 3x + 4, calculate the second differences for x = 0, 1, 2, and 3.
💡 Hint: Focus on calculating successive differences at equal intervals.
Question 2
If a road is designed with a parabolic vertical curve connecting a 5% to a 1% gradient, what elevation modeling will ensure second differences remain equal?
💡 Hint: Map how gradients could be approached using quadratic functions.
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