A model of the cross section of the reflector by writing an equation of a parabola that opens upward and has its vertex at the origin; and an advantage of this parabolic design.
It has been determined that the required parabolic model of the cross section of the reflector is
Given:
A cross section of a flashlight reflector is a parabola. The bulb is located at the focus. The bulb is located
Concept used:
The equation of the parabola with vertex at
Calculation:
It is given that a cross section of a flashlight reflector is a parabola such that the bulb is located at the focus.
It is also given that the bulb is located
Since the bulb is located at the focus, it follows that the focus is located
Now, the model of the parabola opens upward and has its vertex at the origin.
Then, the focus of the parabola must lie on the positive
Since the focus is located
Comparing the given focus;
Put
Simplifying,
This is the required parabolic model of the cross section of the reflector.
An advantage of this parabolic design is that the focus of the parabola can be interpreted realistically as the point through which parallel rays of light, parallel to the axis of symmetry, are reflected.
Conclusion:
It has been determined that the required parabolic model of the cross section of the reflector is
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