Solve the Problem $9 \mathrm {~m}$ Deep And $12 \mathrm {~m}$ Wide, How Far Is the Focus from the Vertex?

question 7

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A radio telescope has a parabolic surface. If it is $9 \mathrm {~m}$ deep and $12 \mathrm {~m}$ wide, how far is the focus from the vertex?

• A) \(1 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(3 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(4 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(9 \mathrm {~m}\)

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