im trying to find the best way to have light reflect off the parabola to get the best focal point i can
2007-10-08 05:44:15 · 3 answers · asked by Cody w 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
try ticalc.org if u have ti calculator they have tons of programs just search for them or go to archives
2007-10-08 05:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by programhelp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parallel light rays entering a parabaloid will all pass through the focus. Conversely, if the light source is placed at the focus, all light rays will be reflected in a tight beam of parallel rays.
This is a property of the parbola and is used in flashlights, telescopes, etc. I'm not sure what you mean by a program that shows this property.
2007-10-08 05:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and you will never find one ha ha ha ha
2007-10-08 05:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by stu 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋