Beams of Light Parallel to the Axis of the Parabolic

question 48

Short Answer

Beams of light parallel to the axis of the parabolic mirror shown in the figure strike the mirror and are reflected. Find the distance from the vertex to the point where the beams concentrate.
​ ft, ft
​ ​
The focus is __________ in. from the vertex on the axis of the parabola.

---

Definitions:

FOB

Free On Board, a term used in shipping to indicate that the seller bears the cost of delivering goods to a specified point and the buyer takes responsibility for damage and loss from that point forward.

Transportation Costs

Expenses associated with the movement of goods or individuals from one location to another.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is offered for sale to the public.

Common-Carrier Delivery Contract

A type of contract in which purchased goods are delivered to the buyer via an independent contractor, such as a trucking line.