y = x² + 6 - moves the parabola 6 places up the y axis y = x² – 7 - moves the parabola 7 places down the y axis In the video, the 2D curve of the Lovell Telescope dish is a parabola.

Whether in the context of quadratic functions, parabolic mirrors or alternative energy designs like solar cookers, the parabola holds a special place in science and mathematics — particularly ...