PRE-CALCULUS

Performance Check No. 1:

Parabola in Real Life
By: Ma. Angela Rose G. Granada
Retainer
Because of the shape of our teeth, braces and
retainers are always shaped like a parabola. Where
there is a maximum distance between the inner and
outer enveloping parabolas measured locally in the
region of an interdental space, in which the inner
enveloping parabola touches the innermost points
of the retainer and the outer enveloping parabola
touches the outermost points of the retainer.
SATTELITE DISH
A satellite dish is a perfect example of the previously
mentioned reflective properties of parabolas. The
received signals are sent directly to the focus and are
correctly reflected to a receiver (signals are sent out
parallel to the axis). These signals are then decoded and
broadcast as channels on our televisions. The same
holds true for radio frequencies. Heaters and parabolic
mirrors work on the same principle.
LIGHT OF THE
LIGHTHOUSE
This is the same concept as used in a torch. The inner
surface is smooth and made of glass, making it an
excellent reflector. The light source is at the focus in this
case, and the light rays are reflected parallel to the axis.
This is the reason why a lighthouse emits a thick, focused
beam of light. Prisms come in handy when sailing at
night because you don't want all of the rays to be
parallel. Prisms are used in special lenses to bend
straight rays.
FOUNTAIN
The fountain is also a great way to learn about
parabolas. Fountains spray water into the air, and the
water jet propels upwards to a specific altitude
before returning. The path traced by the stream of
water is similar to a parabola once more. The shape is
naturally curved and equidistant from a fixed point.
Because of their shapes and geometrical features, all
fountains adhere to the mathematical concept of
parabola.
EIFFEL TOWER
Architectures are built in a variety of styles and
shapes all over the world. Many monuments and
structures, however, use the parabola concept to
create massive gates. Consider the Eiffel Tower's
entry gates or the bottom section; both are based
on the mathematical concept of the parabola.
These structures are symmetric about their axis
and equidistant from a central fixed point.
 REFERENCES

https://numberdyslexia.com/parabola-examples-in-real-life/

https://sciencestruck.com/real-life-examples-of-parabola