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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=(2b)22a
2l - Latus Rectum of Ellipse?2b - Minor Axis of Ellipse?2a - Major Axis of Ellipse?

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7.2Edit=(12Edit)220Edit
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Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
2l=(2b)22a
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
2l=(12m)220m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
2l=(12)220
LAST Step Evaluate
2l=7.2m

Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes 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.
Minor Axis of Ellipse
Minor Axis of Ellipse is the length of the longest chord which is perpendicular to the line joining the foci of the Ellipse.
Symbol: 2b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Major Axis of Ellipse
Major Axis of Ellipse is the length of the chord which passing through both foci of the Ellipse.
Symbol: 2a
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
2l=2b2a

Other formulas in Latus Rectum of Ellipse category

​Go Semi Latus Rectum of Ellipse
l=b2a

How to Evaluate Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes?

Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes evaluator uses Latus Rectum of Ellipse = (Minor Axis of Ellipse)^2/Major Axis of Ellipse to evaluate the Latus Rectum of Ellipse, Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes 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 major and minor axes of the Ellipse. Latus Rectum of Ellipse is denoted by 2l symbol.

How to evaluate Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes, enter Minor Axis of Ellipse (2b) & Major Axis of Ellipse (2a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes

What is the formula to find Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes?
The formula of Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes is expressed as Latus Rectum of Ellipse = (Minor Axis of Ellipse)^2/Major Axis of Ellipse. Here is an example- 7.2 = (12)^2/20.
How to calculate Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes?
With Minor Axis of Ellipse (2b) & Major Axis of Ellipse (2a) we can find Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes using the formula - Latus Rectum of Ellipse = (Minor Axis of Ellipse)^2/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=2*(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2)/(Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)OpenImg
Can the Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes be negative?
No, the Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes?
Latus Rectum of Ellipse given Major and Minor Axes 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 Major and Minor Axes can be measured.
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