L'OceanogrficBy Colin Martin The ParabolaCurve in which all points lie equidistant from directrix and focusVertex at (h, k)P = distance from focus to vertex & directrix to vertexUp/down: (x-h)2 = 4p(y-k)Left/right: (y-k)2 = 4p(x-h)

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Parabola Calculations Focal Width & P

Given: a = -0.051/a = 4p1/-0.05 = 4p-20 = 4p-5 = p

H, K & Center

Height = 56 feetWidth = 68 feet68 / 2 = 34h = 34, k = 56Center = (34, 56)

To put it all together:

where a downwards orientation has h = 34, k = 56, & p = -5

4L'Oceanogrfic Facts & FiguresValencia, Spain, 2003Architect: Flix CandelaLargest aquarium in EuropeOver 11,000,000 gallons of water1,200,000 square feet of landKnown worldwide for both wildlife and architecture

L'Oceanogrfic Facts & FiguresMore than 500 species of animals and marine lifeOver 45,000 creatures in totalTen park areasArtic, Mediterranean, Red Sea, tropics, mangrove marshes, and more Nine underwater towersDolphinarium and restaurant (left)

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