Conic Sections
Circles, Ellipses, Parabolas, Hyperbolas
This can be confusing, so lets look and some examples and learn using logos from some NFL teams.
Circles!!!
definition
A circle is a curve in which each point is equal-distant from the center.
Ellipses
definition
An ellipse is a oval or squished circle. each point is equal distant from 2 focal points.
Parabolas
definition
A Parabola is a curve that is shaped like a U
Hyperbola
definition
2 parabolic curves that are mirrors of eachother
Cowboys
yellow lines
Steelers
black lines
Saints
red & blue lines
Done!!!
I hope these examples helped you learn about the differences between the different conic sections and how you can find them even in places you would have never suspected.
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