A mirror with a parabolic cross section is used to collect sunlight on a pipe located at the focus of the mirror. The pipe is located 2 inches from the vertex of the mirror. Write an equation of the parabola that models the cross section of the mirror. Assume that the parabola opens upward.
(1 point)
Responses
y = negative one fourthx2
y = Image with alt text: negative one fourth x 2
y = – x2
y = – Image with alt text: x 2
y = x2
y = Image with alt text: x 2
y = x2