engineering mathematics MCQ #342

What is the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse x²/25 + y²/16 = 1?

engineering mathematics MCQ #342

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse x²/25 + y²/16 = 1?

    • A) 6.4
    • B) 8
    • C) 10
    • D) 12.8

    Answer: 6.4

    Explanation: Latus rectum = 2b²/a = 2*(16)/5 = 6.4.