engineering mathematics MCQ #354

For parabola y² = 8x, what is the length of the latus rectum?

engineering mathematics MCQ #354

  1. Question 1

    Q1. For parabola y² = 8x, what is the length of the latus rectum?

    • A) 4
    • B) 8
    • C) 16
    • D) 2

    Answer: 8

    Explanation: Latus rectum length = 4a, where 4a = 8 ⇒ a = 2. Length = 4a = 8.