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Latus Rectum of Hyperbola is the line segment passing through any of the foci and perpendicular to the transverse axis whose ends are on the Hyperbola. Check FAQs
L=2b2a
L - Latus Rectum of Hyperbola?b - Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola?a - Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola?

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L=2b2a
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L=212m25m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L=21225
LAST Step Evaluate
L=57.6m

Latus Rectum of Hyperbola Formula Elements

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Latus Rectum of Hyperbola
Latus Rectum of Hyperbola is the line segment passing through any of the foci and perpendicular to the transverse axis whose ends are on the Hyperbola.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola
Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola is half of the tangent from any of the vertices of the Hyperbola and chord to the circle passing through the foci and centered at the center of the Hyperbola.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola
Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola is half of the distance between the vertices of the Hyperbola.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Latus Rectum of Hyperbola

​Go Latus Rectum of Hyperbola given Eccentricity and Semi Transverse Axis
L=2a(e2-1)
​Go Latus Rectum of Hyperbola given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Conjugate Axis
L=(2b2)2c2-b2

Other formulas in Latus Rectum of Hyperbola category

​Go Semi Latus Rectum of Hyperbola
LSemi=b2a

How to Evaluate Latus Rectum of Hyperbola?

Latus Rectum of Hyperbola evaluator uses Latus Rectum of Hyperbola = 2*(Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola^2)/(Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola) to evaluate the Latus Rectum of Hyperbola, Latus Rectum of Hyperbola formula is defined as the line segment passing through any of the foci and perpendicular to the transverse axis whose ends are on the Hyperbola. Latus Rectum of Hyperbola is denoted by L symbol.

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

FAQs on Latus Rectum of Hyperbola

What is the formula to find Latus Rectum of Hyperbola?
The formula of Latus Rectum of Hyperbola is expressed as Latus Rectum of Hyperbola = 2*(Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola^2)/(Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola). Here is an example- 57.6 = 2*(12^2)/(5).
How to calculate Latus Rectum of Hyperbola?
With Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola (b) & Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola (a) we can find Latus Rectum of Hyperbola using the formula - Latus Rectum of Hyperbola = 2*(Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola^2)/(Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola).
What are the other ways to Calculate Latus Rectum of Hyperbola?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Latus Rectum of Hyperbola-
  • Latus Rectum of Hyperbola=2*Semi Transverse Axis of Hyperbola*(Eccentricity of Hyperbola^2-1)OpenImg
  • Latus Rectum of Hyperbola=sqrt((2*Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola^2)^2/(Linear Eccentricity of Hyperbola^2-Semi Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola^2))OpenImg
Can the Latus Rectum of Hyperbola be negative?
No, the Latus Rectum of Hyperbola, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latus Rectum of Hyperbola?
Latus Rectum of Hyperbola 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 Hyperbola can be measured.
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