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Let H be the hyperbola, whose foci are 1±2,0 and eccentricity is 2. Then the length of its latus rectum is:
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Options:
  • A 3
  • B 52
  • C 2
  • D 32
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The correct answer is: 2

Given the foci points of a hyperbola are 1±2,0

So, S1+2,0,S'1-2,0

SS'=2ae=(1+2)-(1-2)

2ae=22

2×a×2=22, given e=2

a=1

Since b2=a2(e2-1)

b2=1(2-1)=1

So, the latus rectum of a hyperbola is given by,

L.R. =2b2a

L.R. =2

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