Why Does a Cat’s Jump Form a Parabola? | Quadratic Functions Explained I have a curious question: what do a quadratic function and a cat have in common? The answer appears right when the cat jumps… and traces a perfect parabola through the air. In this video, we explain step by step — and in a simple, intuitive way — why the motion of a jump follows a quadratic function, naturally connecting math and physics. Throughout the video, you'll discover: Why all objects are subject to gravitational acc