š Latus Rectum Calculator
Calculate latus rectum of conic sections
How to Use This Calculator
1
Select Conic Type
Choose ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola.
2
Enter Parameters
Input the required parameters (a for parabola, a and b for ellipse/hyperbola).
3
Calculate
Press "Calculate Latus Rectum" to find the latus rectum length.
Formula
Ellipse: LR = 2bĀ²/a
Parabola: LR = 4a
Hyperbola: LR = 2bĀ²/a
About Latus Rectum Calculator
The Latus Rectum Calculator finds the length of the latus rectum (focal chord perpendicular to major axis) for ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola conic sections.
When to Use This Calculator
- Conic Sections: Analyze ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola properties
- Geometry: Calculate focal chord lengths
- Mathematics: Study conic section characteristics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is latus rectum?
Latus rectum is the focal chord perpendicular to the major axis. For parabola: LR = 4a. For ellipse/hyperbola: LR = 2bĀ²/a.