Chord Perpendicular to the Minor Axis

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Chord Perpendicular to the Minor Axis

A chord perpendicular to the minor axis has equation:

$$y=k$$

Its endpoints are:

$$\left(\pm a\sqrt{1-\frac{k^2}{b^2}},k\right)$$

Usage

- Used to determine the endpoints of a horizontal chord.

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