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Brian McLogan
Conics what is the formula for a circle
Learn all about the definition and formula that makes up a circle. Understanding the basics of circles will help us graph and write the equation of circles to solve future problems in conic sections. A circle has a center (h,k) and...
Brian McLogan
How to write the equation of a parabola given vertex and directrix
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Brian McLogan
Conics - Find the formula for a hyperbola
Learn how to write the equation of hyperbolas given the characteristics of the hyperbolas. The standard form of the equation of a hyperbola is of the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2...
Brian McLogan
Understanding how to find the foci and vertices of an ellipse conic sections
Learn all about ellipses for conic sections. We will discuss all the essential definitions such as center, foci, vertices, co-vertices, major axis and minor axis. We will also discuss the essential processes such as how to graph and...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to find the equation of a parabola given focus and vertex conic sections
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the focus. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared). Recall...
Brian McLogan
Everything you need to know for conic sections Ellipses
Learn all about ellipses for conic sections. We will discuss all the essential definitions such as center, foci, vertices, co-vertices, major axis and minor axis. We will also discuss the essential processes such as how to graph and...
Flipping Physics
Kepler's First Law of Planetary Motion
A brief history of geocentric and heliocentric solar system models are discussed. Kepler's first law is defined. How to draw an ellipse is demonstrated. Planet eccentricities are discussed. This is an AP Physics C: Mechanics...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Conic Sections: Intro to Ellipses
A video lesson introducing the standard form for the equation of an ellipse. Starts out with an ellipse centered at the origin and then discusses the changes to both the equation and the graph when an ellipse is centered elsewhere....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format: Lesson 2
The steps for converting the equation of an ellipse to a particular format, know as center format, are show here. This lesson [2:38] is 2 of 7 in the series titled "Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format: Lesson 3
The steps for converting the equation of an ellipse to a particular format, know as center format, are show here. This lesson [3:21] is 3 of 7 in the series titled "Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format: Lesson 5
The steps for converting the equation of an ellipse to a particular format, know as center format, are show here. This lesson [4:02] is 5 of 7 in the series titled "Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format: Lesson 6
The steps for converting the equation of an ellipse to a particular format, know as center format, are show here. This lesson [4:09] is 6 of 7 in the series titled "Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format: Lesson 1
The steps for converting the equation of an ellipse to a particular format, know as center format, are show here. This lesson [3:32] is 1 of 7 in the series titled "Converting the Equation of an Ellipse to Center Format."