Solve the problem.A reflecting telescope has a mirror shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. If the distance of the vertex to the focus is 26 feet and the distance across the top of the mirror is 62 inches, how deep is the mirror in the center?

A.  in.
B.  in.
C.  in.
D.  in.


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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