Length of Latus Rectum

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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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