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  1. Satellite dishes and radio telescopes use parabolic reflectors, a type of conic section, to collect and focus signals.
  2. The lenses in cameras and the shape of headlights in cars may be based on conic sections such as ellipses or hyperbolas for optimal focusing.
  3. Roller Coasters and water slides often incorporate parabolic shapes in their designs to create thrilling and smooth rides.
  4. Many bridges and arches are designed using parabolic shapes to distribute weight efficiently and provide stability.
  5. Solar panels are often mounted on parabolic troughs to focus sunlight and generate energy.
  6. The shape of a Basketball's arc when shot is a parabolic curve.
  7. The design of many famous architecture and art pieces, such as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, is based on conic sections.
  8. Landscapers may use hyperbolic shapes in the design of paths or tree lines in gardens.
  9. Astronomy uses conic sections to model the orbits of celestial bodies.
  10. The shape of the curve for a water fountain is often based on a parabolic function to create an aesthetically pleasing display.
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