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 | Planetary orbits |
| Rocket trajectories |
| Flashlight and other light sources |
| Telescopes |
You are to choose one of the following methods to report your findings. This project is worth 25 points.
| Write a report that gives the name of each curve, its general equation, and as many real world applications as you could find. |
| Prepare a chart or poster that lists each conic section, give a sketch of its graph, and present its general equation. List as many applications as you could find. |
| Choose one application of one conic section. Prepare a written or oral report for the class. Include the history of this applicaion and explain how the properties of the conic section contributes to its usefulness or effectiveness. |
Helpful hints: Good places to search are listed below.
| New Book of Popular Science |
| Internet Search--I found the best information at www.google.com (conic sections) |
| Encyclopedias |
| Other science publications |
Ideas for this project used with permission from R Tintzman, Whitefish High
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