Exploring Conic Sections as a Locus
In this task you will experience the formation of Parabola as locus of a point which is equidistant from a given point and a given line.
Follow the instructions and let's explore together.
If the directrix line is vertical and the focus lies on the left side of the directrix, the parabola open
If the directrix line is horizontal and the focus lies above the directrix, the parabola open
If the directrix line is horizontal and the focus lies below the directrix, the parabola open
If the directrix line is vertical and the focus lies on the right side of the directrix, the parabola open