Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

59. Designing a Flashlight Mirror The mirror of a flashlight is a paraboloid of revolution. Its diameter is 6 cm and its depth is 2 cm . How far from the vertex should the filament of the lightbulb be placed for the flashlight to have its beam run parallel to the axis of its mirror? ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/diraq-contents/question-bank/question-images/a3976e006939/2025_11_21_d2a1d7a376cb3f996643g-09.jpg)

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