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Latus Rectum of Ellipse is the line segment passing through any of the foci and perpendicular to the major axis whose ends are on the Ellipse. Check FAQs
2l=2b2a
2l - Latus Rectum of Ellipse?b - Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse?a - Semi Major Axis of Ellipse?

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7.2Edit=26Edit210Edit
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Latus Rectum of Ellipse Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
2l=2b2a
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
2l=26m210m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
2l=26210
LAST Step Evaluate
2l=7.2m

Latus Rectum of Ellipse Formula Elements

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Latus Rectum of Ellipse
Latus Rectum of Ellipse is the line segment passing through any of the foci and perpendicular to the major axis whose ends are on the Ellipse.
Symbol: 2l
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse
Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse is half of the length of the longest chord which is perpendicular to the line joining the foci of the Ellipse.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Semi Major Axis of Ellipse
Semi Major Axis of Ellipse is half of the chord passing through both the foci of the Ellipse.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Latus Rectum of Ellipse

​Go Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis
2l=2b1-e2
​Go Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis
2l=2b2c2+b2
​Go Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes
2l=(2b)22a

Other formulas in Latus Rectum of Ellipse category

​Go Semi Latus Rectum of Ellipse
l=b2a

How to Evaluate Latus Rectum of Ellipse?

Latus Rectum of Ellipse evaluator uses Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2)/(Semi Major Axis of Ellipse) to evaluate the Latus Rectum of Ellipse, Latus Rectum of Ellipse formula is defined as the line segment passing through any of the foci and perpendicular to the major axis whose ends are on the Ellipse. Latus Rectum of Ellipse is denoted by 2l symbol.

How to evaluate Latus Rectum of Ellipse using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Latus Rectum of Ellipse, enter Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse (b) & Semi Major Axis of Ellipse (a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Latus Rectum of Ellipse

What is the formula to find Latus Rectum of Ellipse?
The formula of Latus Rectum of Ellipse is expressed as Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2)/(Semi Major Axis of Ellipse). Here is an example- 7.2 = 2*(6^2)/(10).
How to calculate Latus Rectum of Ellipse?
With Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse (b) & Semi Major Axis of Ellipse (a) we can find Latus Rectum of Ellipse using the formula - Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2)/(Semi Major Axis of Ellipse).
What are the other ways to Calculate Latus Rectum of Ellipse?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Latus Rectum of Ellipse-
  • Latus Rectum of Ellipse=2*Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse*sqrt(1-Eccentricity of Ellipse^2)OpenImg
  • Latus Rectum of Ellipse=2*Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2/sqrt(Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2+Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2)OpenImg
  • Latus Rectum of Ellipse=(Minor Axis of Ellipse)^2/Major Axis of EllipseOpenImg
Can the Latus Rectum of Ellipse be negative?
No, the Latus Rectum of Ellipse, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latus Rectum of Ellipse?
Latus Rectum of Ellipse is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Latus Rectum of Ellipse can be measured.
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