Parabola Reflections

A is the vertex of a parabola whose focus is B. Rays of light parallel to the y-axis are reflected in the parabola. The entire family of reflected rays is shown. Try dragging B and watch the patterns of the reflected rays.
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Look at the shape of the void. Can you describe how it appears to transform as you move B?

App generated by Geometry Expressions