Parabola

A simple curve shaped like an arch

You can remember what a parabola is by remembering this old parable:

There is an old parable (parabola) that says, what goes up must come down.

The following are all examples of parabolas:

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Example 4

Water fountains can make parabolas.

Example 5

Bananas are shaped like parabolas.

Example 6

Dolphins jump in a parabola shape.