Definition:Hyperbola/Branch

Parts of Hyperbola

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Consider a hyperbola $K$ whose foci are $F_1$ and $F_2$.

Each of the two curved lines that form the hyperbola itself are referred to as its branches.

Also see

 * Definition:Transverse Axis of Hyperbola


 * Definition:Minor Axis of Hyperbola
 * Definition:Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola