Parabola

A parabola is a conic section formed by a slice that meets condition that the eccentricity is e=1.
The symbol p represents the distance of closest approach to the single focus.

Each of the conic sections can be described in terms of a semimajor axis a and an eccentricity e. Representative values for these parameters are shown along with the types of orbits which are associated with them.

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