2007-06-07 07:17:06 · 9 answers · asked by bayechish 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
1. Ellipse - an oval-shaped circle - is egg-shaped, perfect for nesting birds to sit on and evenly distribute warmth throughout the egg. Also its shape allows birds to turn over the eggs with their beaks easily. Also look at the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was designed that way on purpose - it's concave, rounded shape, allows sound to bounce off the ceilings and be redirected towards all points on the floor - perfect for giving speeches in a crowded room with zero microphones!
2. Hyperbola - a curve based on an axis of 90 degrees, is a perfect half circle or arc - used most often in stereo speakers. The sound starts small at its source, the curved shape of the speaker shapes the sound waves and guides them out of the speaker in ever-widening circles so the sound is not distorted as it comes out and into your ears.
3. Parabola is the narrow-end arc of an ellipse - used mainly in arches for bridges and doorways. The top of the arch is the strongest point and allows for the even distrubution of force on top. Check out pictures of the old Roman Aqueducts and notice those arches - they are still standing centuries after they were built.
4. Eclipse is a partial shading of the sun or moon by the earth or moon. Spelling really is important - there is a BIG difference between an "ellipse" and an "eclipse".
2007-06-07 07:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by enn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astronomy, Aerodynamics and Aeronautics. The projection of objects follow these tracks, especially planetary motion around the sun. Including comets, asteroids, etc.
2007-06-07 07:19:48 · answer #2 · answered by jjsocrates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DirecTV antenna on your patio is a parabola.
2007-06-07 07:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Placid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm impressed; you actually spelled one of these correctly. They do find use in architecture and in astronomy. Say hi to one when you pass the golden arches at Micky-D.
2007-06-07 07:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Span bridges and art. There are some insurance companies that use these formulas also in investment risks.
2007-06-07 07:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by jenkx872 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only place I can think of is by a college professor in a math class.
2007-06-07 07:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by atlantaboi3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely in our daily life. But they r applicable in large industries.. when they design their products.
2007-06-07 07:26:17 · answer #7 · answered by Smile- conquers the world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u spell some correctly and some incorrectly b'coz of ur good education.. and it is used in solar system, planets, satellite..
2007-06-10 07:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by bali... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
revolving of planets and stars?
2007-06-07 07:20:21 · answer #9 · answered by Alhazi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋