Length of Latus Rectum
For a hyperbola:
$$L=\frac{2b^2}{a}$$
Terminology
- Latus rectum → Chord passing through a focus and perpendicular to the transverse axis.
Usage
- Used to calculate the focal chord perpendicular to the transverse axis.
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Length of Latus Rectum
Length of Latus Rectum
For a hyperbola:
$$L=\frac{2b^2}{a}$$
Terminology
- Latus rectum → Chord passing through a focus and perpendicular to the transverse axis.
Usage
- Used to calculate the focal chord perpendicular to the transverse axis.
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