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What is the axis of symmetry of a parabola?
What is the axis of symmetry of a parabola?
- A line parallel to the directrix
- A line perpendicular to the directrix (correct)
- A line tangential to the conical surface
- A line passing through the focus
Which shape is a parabola most similar to?
Which shape is a parabola most similar to?
- Ellipse
- Circle (correct)
- Square
- Triangle
What is the vertex of a parabola?
What is the vertex of a parabola?
- The point where the parabola intersects the directrix
- The point where the parabola intersects the focus
- The point where the parabola is most sharply curved (correct)
- The point where the parabola intersects the axis of symmetry