A Radio Telescope Has a Parabolic Surface

question 205

Multiple Choice

A radio telescope has a parabolic surface. If it is 1 meter(s) deep and 20 meters wide, how far is the focus from the vertex?

• A) 25 m
• B) 5 m
• C) 1 m
• D) 100 m

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