engineering mathematics MCQ #1879

The length of the latus rectum of the ellipse x²/25 + y²/9 = 1 is

engineering mathematics MCQ #1879

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The length of the latus rectum of the ellipse x²/25 + y²/9 = 1 is

    • A) 18/5
    • B) 9/5
    • C) 8/5
    • D) 7/5

    Answer: 18/5

    Explanation: The length of the latus rectum of an ellipse is 2b²/a = 2*9/5 = 18/5.