2. A parabolic antenna has a width across the top of 36 inches and the depth at the center is 6 inches. If the receiver must be placed at the focus, how far is it from the vertex? A) 15.5 inches B) 14.5 inches C) 13.5 inches D) 16.5 inches

2. A parabolic antenna has a width across the top of 36 inches and the depth at the center is 6 inches. If the receiver must be placed at the focus, how far is it from the vertex? A) 15.5 inches B) 14.5 inches C) 13.5 inches D) 16.5 inches

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2. A parabolic antenna has a width across the top of 36 inches and the depth at the center is 6 inches. If the receiver
must be placed at the focus, how far is it from the vertex?
A) 15.5 inches
B) 14.5 inches
C) 13.5 inches
D) 16.5 inches

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