Practical Uses of Conic Sections

What is the minimum number of guesses needed to find the treasure in the scavenger hunt example?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

How many satellites are primarily needed to determine a location on Earth using GPS?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What additional information does the fourth satellite provide in GPS technology?

• Speed

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Longitude

What is the name of the curve that contains all possible places the treasure could be located in the scavenger hunt?

• Circle

• Ellipse

• Hyperbola

• Parabola

What system was developed during World War II for long-range navigation?

• SONAR

• GPS

• LORAN

• RADAR

What phenomenon occurs often due to elliptical enclosures?

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Interference

What is the most famous application of an ellipse in celestial mechanics?

• Galaxy formations

• Orbiting bodies

• Black holes

• Supernovas

What property do parabolas have regarding beams of light?

• Any beam of light reflects in a circular pattern

• Any beam of light passing through the focus reflects parallel to the axis of symmetry

• Light beams diverge after reflection

• Light beams converge at a single point outside the curve

What is a practical application of parabolic reflectors?

• Hydroelectric dams

• Wind turbines

• Water purification

• Solar cookers

What career is mentioned that involves designing concert halls for optimal acoustic experiences?

• Structural Engineering

• Acoustical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering