How do you determine the width of the parabola
The width of parabola is also called as focal chord.
Equation of parabola will be x2 =4py
where 4p indicates focal width of parabola
Example 1:
Find the focal width of the parabola x2 = 16y.
Solution:
x2 = 16y
Write the equation of the parabola.
4p = 16
Compare the above with standard equation x2 = 4py.
Focal width will be as | 4p | =16.
So, focal width of the parabola x2 = 16y is 16.
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