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Investigate ellipses through the lens of medical applications. Pupils use a medical scenario to determine the equation of an ellipse. By using the interactive, learners determine the foci and major and minor axes of the ellipse that models the shape of a shock wave generator. Using the information they know, class members answer questions about the properties of the foci.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a discussion on how the definition of an ellipse leads to a circle being an ellipse
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be familiar with the components of an ellipse
- Requires a free login account to access the interactive
Pros
- Contains feedback on the correct answer for some items
- Provides an alternative simplification of the last challenge problem
Cons
- None