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When launched, the spacecraft never directly went into the atmosphere.

Older Spacecraft: Many of the older space missions followed a parabolic path.

The path the object follows it that of a parabola. When on object is thrown or forced in a direction not on the ground, eventually gravity grabs it and drags it down.

Trajectories: Everything on the planet Earth is subject to gravity.

Parabolic Flight: Also known as weightlessness, this helps future astronauts, and current ones, experience space without ever leaving the Earth.

Suspension Bridges: The parabolic shape of the cables along suspension bridges help carry the forces acting on the bridge to the top of the towers (which can usually stand flexing, buckling, and oscillation).

It is easier to sketch the problem and then solve it.

What is the maximum vertical distance between the given parabola and the given line for the given rule?: This problem asks the user to find out the maximum distance between the given parabola and the given line for the given rule and write it in the box below.īasic knowledge of optimization and calculus is essential to ensure success while doing this exercise.The user is asked to find in which argument the area of the rectangle achieves its absolute maximum and then write it in the space provided. At what argument does the area of the rectangle achieve its absolute maximum?: This problem gives a graph with a rectangle in it.What is the x-coordinate of the point on the given line that is closest to the origin?: This problem asks the user to find out the point on the given line that is closest to the origin and then give the x-coordinate of that point.There are three types of problems in this exercise: This exercise teaches users optimization with Calculus. The exercise Optimization appears under the Differential calculus Math Mission.