Show that the parabola y = ax2, a ≠ 0, has its largest curvature at its vertex and has no minimum curvature. (Note: Since the cur-vature of a curve remains the same if the curve is translated or rotated, this result is true for any parabola.)

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Show that the parabola y = ax2, a ≠ 0, has its largest curvature at its vertex and has no minimum curvature. (Note: Since the cur-vature of a curve remains the same if the curve is translated or rotated, this result is true for any parabola.)

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