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1 But we proceed to the conjecture that comets describe a parabola , a figure which is closely allied to the ellipse.
2 A point moves uniformly in describing a parabola , for it constantly fulfils the formula of the curve.
3 With a "pluck" the calf followed, described a parabola in the air, and landed beside us.
4 "Yes, it will either describe a parabola or an hyperbola."
5 If he did, Brett could already see himself describing a parabola in the air, could hear his skull crashing against the pavement.
6 But from the right pocket a piece of paper flew out and describing a parabola in the air fell at Luzhin's feet.
7 "Yes," answered Barbicane, "with some speed it will describe a parabola , and with greater speed an hyperbola."
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