GAC016 Proyect 1 Greta Marisol Pozos Riaño

GAC016 Greta Marisol Pozos Riaño ILR71479
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Project 1: Parabolic Reflectors
Student’s Name: Greta Marisol Pozos Riaño
Student ID # ILR71479
Teacher: Norma Angelica Ramirez Avila
Due Date: 10/04/2024
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1.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................4
2.0 Methods................................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 Results/Findings...................................................................................................................12
5.0 Conclusion............................................................................................................................ 13
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1.0 Introduction
Parabolic reflector occurs due to the laws of reflection. It uses an important property of a parabola.
Electro-magnetic signals, in this case light, that comes from directly in front of the reflector are all focused
at one point. In this assessment, the aim is to ;understand the equal focus- directrix property to draw a
parabola; finding formula; using the derivative to find the gradient at any value of x; and other points that
is mentioned in the assessment criteria
2.0 Methods
First of all to start this project I drew the parabola, the method I used was with the template that was given
to us by the miss but still using the compass to make the marks, you also have to have your guideline.
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To get the formula I used the first formula that was given to us in a document which is y=ax2+bx+c, the
way to get them is Choosing three points (x,y) of the parabola to solve a system of three equations to find
a, b, and c of the equation. The points I used were (0,-6), (12, 0), (-12, 0) .
To start drawing the points or the gradient and making the tabulation we need to draw the derivative and
start subtracting the points of x in 1,2,3,0,-1,-2,-3.
Also in order to get the m that we will use in the tangents and perpendiculars we had to tabulate in the
derivative substituting the same 1,2,3,0,-1,-2,-3
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geogebra testing
tabular
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tabulate and subtract to draw out the tangent lines
how to get the tangent rulers?
The first thing we have to do is to tabulate, so I did the subtraction from the number +1 to -3, with the
original formula (without deriving it), so that it would give us the points to be able to start in the formula.
Once tabulated, start with the formula which is y-y1=m(x-x1), where Y and X, do not touch and substitute
in the points (x,y) with the values just taken. To get the “m” what you need is the same as tabulating with
the same values but now with the derivative that we have already taken, and we do it with all the points.
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X Y Equation
1 -143/24 Y=1/12x -145/24
2 -35/6 y=1/6x-37/6
3 -45/8 y=1/4x-13/2
0 -6 y=-6
-1 -143/24 Y=-1/12x -145/24
-2 -35/6 y=-1/6x-37/6
-3 -45/8 y=1/4x-39/6
geogebra testing
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hand testing
perpendicular lines: When the tangents have been taken out, the perpendiculars can be taken out and the
formula m2= -1/m1 is needed. When you have the constant m2, you use the formula y-y1=m2(x-x1), but
with the change from m1 to m2, here are the calculations.
Now to get the perpendicular rules is easier since we already have the tangent rules because we already
have all the data of the points, now we only have to make the changes in the m (explained how to get it in
the paragraph above, with formula).
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coordinate m2 Y result
(1,-143/24) 12 y=-12x+145/24
(2, -35/6) -6 y=-6x+37/6
(3,-45/8) -4 y=-4x+53/8
(-1, -143/24) 12 y=12x+145/24
(-2, -35/6) 6 y=6x+37/6
(-3,-45/8) 4 y=4x+53/8
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geogebra testing
THE LAST THING ARE RAYS: that those can be established in any point
i choose the points: (0,-6), (12, 0), (-12, 0)
and then with the symmetrical tool i make click them with the tangent and the ray
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hand:
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As the image may show the dotted lines are the arc of reflection falling in the center of the parabola.
To do it on paper what I did was to guide me from the points taken in the perpendiculars and tangents to
place them in order, for this reason I also chose to use the template of the compass to have a better
visualization at the time of doing it on paper.
3.0 Results/Findings
A parabola can be effectively constructed by leveraging its inherent properties: focus, directrix, and axis of
symmetry. The compass serves as a useful tool to establish points equidistant from both the focus and the
directrix. The intersection points of lines drawn from these equidistant points to the focus define the path
of the parabola. Every point on the parabola maintains an equal distance from the focus and the directrix
5.0 Conclusion
By strategically employing the focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry, we have successfully unveiled a
method for constructing a parabola. This approach underscores the fundamental connection between the
parabola's geometric form and its reflective property. Also, important in applications such as parabolic
reflectors The concept of equidistance from the focus and the directrix emerges as a defining characteristic
of the parabola. This exercise serves as a valuable illustration of how geometrical principles can be
applied to create captivating shapes.
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GAC016 Greta Marisol Pozos Riaño ILR71479

Project 1: Parabolic Reflectors

Student’s Name: Greta Marisol Pozos Riaño

Teacher: Norma Angelica Ramirez Avila

Due Date: 10/04/2024

is mentioned in the assessment criteria

start subtracting the points of x in 1,2,3,0,-1,-2,-3.

derivative substituting the same 1,2,3,0,-1,-2,-3

tabulate and subtract to draw out the tangent lines

how to get the tangent rulers?

1 -143/24 Y=1/12x -145/24

-1 -143/24 Y=-1/12x -145/24

with the change from m1 to m2, here are the calculations.

the paragraph above, with formula).

(2, -35/6) -6 y=-6x+37/6

(-1, -143/24) 12 y=12x+145/24

(-2, -35/6) 6 y=6x+37/6

visualization at the time of doing it on paper.

applied to create captivating shapes.

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