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If b and c are lengths of the segments of any focal chord of the parabola y2=4ax, then what is the length of latus-rectum |
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Answer» We know that, the semi latus-rectum of a parabola is the harmonic mean between the segments of any focal chord of the parabola. Given that, b and c are lengths of the segments of any focal chord of the parabola y2=4ax So, Let l is the length of semi-latus rectum of the parabola. Then,1/b+1/c=2/l ⇒ l=2bc/(b+c) Hence, length of latus-rectum=2bc/(b+c) |
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