engineering mathematics MCQ #430

What is the length of the latus rectum of the parabola x² = 12y?

engineering mathematics MCQ #430

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the length of the latus rectum of the parabola x² = 12y?

    • A) 12
    • B) 6
    • C) 3
    • D) 24

    Answer: 12

    Explanation: Latus rectum length = 4a. For x² = 4ay, 4a = 12 ⇒ a = 3 ⇒ Length = 12.