Definition:Hyperbola/Minor Axis

Parts of Hyperbola

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

The minor axis of $K$ is the perpendicular bisector of the transverse axis of $K$.

Also defined as
Many sources define the minor axis of a hyperbola to be the same as the conjugate axis, but it is considered at that it is more convenient for different names to define different concepts.

Also see

 * Definition:Conjugate Axis of Hyperbola


 * Definition:Major Axis of Hyperbola
 * Definition:Transverse Axis of Hyperbola