Minimum Length of a Focal Chord

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Minimum Length of a Focal Chord

For a focal chord through a focus, the minimum length occurs for the latus rectum:

$$L_{\min}=\frac{2b^2}{a}$$

Usage

- Used when the shortest focal chord is required.

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