Category:Definitions/Latus Rectum

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This category contains definitions related to Latus Rectum.
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Definition 1

A latus rectum of a conic section $K$ is a chord of $K$ passing through a focus of $K$ perpendicular to the major axis of $K$.


Definition 2

A latus rectum of a conic section $K$ is a chord of $K$ passing through a focus of $K$ parallel to the directrix of $K$.