engineering mathematics MCQ #443

What is the length of the latus rectum for the parabola y = 1/4 x²?

engineering mathematics MCQ #443

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the length of the latus rectum for the parabola y = 1/4 x²?

    • A) 1
    • B) 2
    • C) 3
    • D) 4

    Answer: 4

    Explanation: Standard form x² = 4ay ⇒ 4a = 4 ⇒ a = 1. Latus rectum length = 4a = 4.