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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=2b2c2+b2
2l - Latus Rectum of Ellipse?b - Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse?c - Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse?

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Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
2l=2b2c2+b2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
2l=26m28m2+6m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
2l=26282+62
LAST Step Evaluate
2l=7.2m

Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor 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 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.
Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse
Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse is the distance from center to any of the foci of the Ellipse.
Symbol: c
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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
2l=2b2a
​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 given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?

Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis evaluator uses Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2/sqrt(Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2+Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2) to evaluate the Latus Rectum of Ellipse, The Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor 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 linear eccentricity and semi-minor axis of the Ellipse. Latus Rectum of Ellipse is denoted by 2l symbol.

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

FAQs on Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis

What is the formula to find Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?
The formula of Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis is expressed as Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2/sqrt(Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2+Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2). Here is an example- 7.2 = 2*6^2/sqrt(8^2+6^2).
How to calculate Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?
With Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse (b) & Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse (c) we can find Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis using the formula - Latus Rectum of Ellipse = 2*Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2/sqrt(Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2+Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
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)/(Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)OpenImg
  • Latus Rectum of Ellipse=(Minor Axis of Ellipse)^2/Major Axis of EllipseOpenImg
Can the Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis be negative?
No, the Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?
Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor 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 Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis can be measured.
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