Conic Sections Question 423
Question: If the vertex of a parabola be at origin and directrix be $ x+5=0 $ , then its latus rectum is
[RPET 1991]
Options:
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 40
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ S\equiv (5,0) $ . Therefore, latus rectum $ =4a=20 $ .