A parabola is represented by the equation x squared is equal to 4 y What are the coordinates of the focus of the parabola?
Answer
A
open paren 0 comma 4 close paren
B
open paren 4 comma 0 close paren
C
open paren 0 comma 1 close paren
D
open paren 1 comma 0 close paren
Explanation
The standard form for a parabola opening upward is x² = 4py, and its focus is (0, p). Comparing x² = 4y with x² = 4py gives p = 1, so the focus is (0, 1), choice C.
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