A jet flies in a parabolic arc to simulate partial weightlessness. The curve shown in the figure represents the plane's height
a. For each ordered pair, substitute the
b. Use a graphing utility to solve for
c. Substitute the known values of
d. Determine the vertex of the parabola.
e. Determine the focal length of the parabola.
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