a.
To find: To determine whether the given mirror is parabolic, elliptical or hyperbolic.
The given mirror is parabolic.
Given information: The given mirror equation
Calculation:
The equation of the mirror is given by,
Rewrite the equation as,
Divide the above equation by
The above equation represents parabola.
Therefore, the mirror
b.
To find: To determine whether the given mirror
The given mirror is hyperbolic.
Given information: The given mirror equation
Calculation:
The equation of the mirror is given by,
Rewrite the equation as,
Divide the above equation by
The above equation represents hyperbola.
Therefore, the mirror
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