A reflecting telescope contains a mirror shaped like a parabola of revolution. If the mirror is 16 inches across at its opening and is 2 feet deep, where will the light be concentrated?

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Elveti asked Sep 28, 2022

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A reflecting telescope contains a mirror shaped like a parabola of revolution. If the mirror is 16 inches across at its opening and is 2 feet deep, where will the light be concentrated?

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