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Re: Parabolic Reflector Curve
In article <3uf8kr$cfd@warp.cris.com> Whipsnap@cris.com (WHIPPERSNAPPER) wrote:
> A brief search having revealed nothing, I'll put the question to all and
> sundry: What is the mathematical formula of a parabola?
>
> I'd like to produce an accurate template for each of several parabolic
> reflectors with varying focal lengths.
>
> I have no less than three separate applications for these things; a
> small solar oven, an IR sensor (with a weak and distant source) and a
> directional microphone.
>
> Thanks in advance to the many I know will kindly respond.
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> OLX 2.1 TD Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
>
y^2=4kx where k is the focal length.
springs to mind
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