This lesson develops two examples with a parabola. The first example explores graphing a parabola from an equation, finding the area bounded by the x axis, center of mass, and volume of a solid in revolution about a line parallel to the x-axis. Understanding a parabola in algebra can lead to success in Calculus and Calculus based science classes such as physics, engineering mechanics and dynamics. The second example bounds the parabola by both the x and y axis, explores the centroid and volume in revolution. This is a SolidWorks Lesson Plan and Tutorial developed by Marie Planchard.
