Equation of the Latus Rectum

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Equation of the Latus Rectum

For the horizontal ellipse, the latus rectum through the focus $$S_2(c,0)$$ is:

$$x=c$$

Usage

- Used to represent the focal chord perpendicular to the major axis.

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