What is a parabola and how does it differ from a linear graph

A parabola is curved. A linear graph is a straight line.

A parabola is of degree order 2. A linear graph is of degree order 1.

A parabola has varying slope along the curve. A linear graph has constant slope throughout the line.

A parabola graph is a graph where the line is curved. A linear graph is a graph where the line is straight.