Question

what is parabola? with example

Answer 1

Definition

A parabola is a curve where any point is at an equal distance from:

•a fixed point (the focus ), and

•a fixed straight line (the directrix )

Example :-

When you kick a soccer ball (or shoot an arrow, fire a missile or throw a stone) it arcs up into the air and comes down again ...

... following the path of a parabola!

(Except for how the air affects it.)