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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=2a(1-e2)
2l - Latus Rectum of Ellipse?a - Semi Major Axis of Ellipse?e - Eccentricity of Ellipse?

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7.2Edit=210Edit(1-0.8Edit2)
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Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
2l=2a(1-e2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
2l=210m(1-0.8m2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
2l=210(1-0.82)
LAST Step Evaluate
2l=7.2m

Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis 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 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.
Eccentricity of Ellipse
Eccentricity of Ellipse is the ratio of the linear eccentricity to the semi major axis of the Ellipse.
Symbol: e
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.

Other Formulas to find Latus Rectum of Ellipse

​Go Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Semi Latus Rectum
2l=2l
​Go Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes
2l=(2b)22a
​Go Latus Rectum of Ellipse
2l=2b2a
​Go Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis
2l=2b1-e2

Other formulas in Latus Rectum of Ellipse category

​Go Semi Latus Rectum of Ellipse
l=b2a
​Go Semi Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes
l=(2b)222a
​Go Semi Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Latus Rectum
l=2l2

How to Evaluate Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis?

Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis evaluator uses Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*Semi Major Axis of Ellipse*(1-Eccentricity of Ellipse^2) to evaluate the Latus Rectum of Ellipse, The Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis 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 and calculated using the eccentricity and semi-major axis of the Ellipse. Latus Rectum of Ellipse is denoted by 2l symbol.

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

FAQs on Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis

What is the formula to find Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis?
The formula of Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis is expressed as Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*Semi Major Axis of Ellipse*(1-Eccentricity of Ellipse^2). Here is an example- 7.2 = 2*10*(1-0.8^2).
How to calculate Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis?
With Semi Major Axis of Ellipse (a) & Eccentricity of Ellipse (e) we can find Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis using the formula - Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*Semi Major Axis of Ellipse*(1-Eccentricity of Ellipse^2).
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 Latus Rectum of EllipseOpenImg
  • Latus Rectum of Ellipse=(Minor Axis of Ellipse)^2/Major Axis of EllipseOpenImg
  • Latus Rectum of Ellipse=2*(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2)/(Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)OpenImg
Can the Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis be negative?
No, the Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis?
Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis 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 given Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis can be measured.
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