Quadratic relationship
Definition
A quadratic relationship is a mathematical relationship between two variables that can be represented by a quadratic equation, where the variable is raised to the power of 2.
Analogy
Imagine you have a water balloon. As you fill it with water, its size increases quadratically - if you double the amount of water, the size doesn't just double, but it increases four times!
Related terms
Parabola: A U-shaped curve that represents a quadratic function.
Vertex: The highest or lowest point on a parabola.
Axis of symmetry: The vertical line that divides a parabola into two symmetrical halves.
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