Kitchen Paraboloids
Make measurements to determine which of several bowls is closest to paraboloid in shape.
| Subject: Mathematics Topics: Algebra, Quadratic Equations and Functions Grades: 9 - 12 Concepts: - Parabola Knowledge and Skills: - Can recognize a parabolic shape - Can determine the equation of a quadratic function that closely matches a set of points |
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Running time 3:29 minutes.
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Timber Cruise
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