Parallel to the principal axis of a parabolic surface

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Prove that any ray coming in parallel to the principal axis of a parabolic surface will reflect towards the focal point of the parabola. Start with the general form of a parabola centered on y axis: y = a x^2. Give the distance of the focal point from the vertex of the mirror also.

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