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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Minimum Length of a Focal Chord
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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