Give the Focus, Directrix, and Axis for the Parabola $34 \mathrm {~m}$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Give the focus, directrix, and axis for the parabola.
-A tunnel is in the shape of a parabola. The maximum height is $34 \mathrm {~m}$ and it is $17 \mathrm {~m}$ wide at the base. What is the vertical clearance $6 \mathrm {~m}$ from the edge of the tunnel?

• A) \(1.3 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(32.7 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(31.1 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(2.9 \mathrm {~m}\)

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