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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, 2

VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Functions and Relations, Segment 2: Parabolic Paths.

The liftoff and pre-orbital path of the rock is described by a parabola. Students explore the properties of parabolas from the standpoint of the parametric equations that describe the horizontal and vertical directions of motion for the rocket.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GPE.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.GPE.A.2
Duration 5.95 minutes
Grade Range 6 - 9
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Functions and Relations
        • Applications of Functions and Relations
        • Conic Sections
        • Relations and Functions
Copyright Year 2011
Keywords algebra, functions, relations, conic sections, parabola, hyperbolas, ellipses, space travel, parametric equations