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A Parabola is the set of all points equal distant from a fixed line and a fixed point.

Parabolas in Real Life

McDonald's Sign

 McDonald's helps supply the world with food. It is eaily recognized by its logo; the two golden arches. These arches can also be viewed as parabolas.

A Rainbow

A rainbow represents a parabola because the lines going away from the center are the same distance. Rainbows can be seen after a storm, when the sun is shining. No matter dim or bright, a rainbow will always be a parabola.

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