Equation of Parabola

Definition of Parabola
The parabola is defined as the locus of a point which moves so that it is always the same distance from a fixed point (called the focus) and a given line (called the directrix).
The parabola is defined as the locus of a point which moves so that it is always the same distance from a fixed point (called the focus) and a given line (called the directrix).



y2 = 4px

(y - y0)2 = 4p(x - x0)