Let the eccentricity e of a hyperbola satisfy the equation . If the foci of the hyperbola are , then the length of its latus rectum is:
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
Solving gives or ; a hyperbola requires , so . The foci and are apart, hence and . The latus rectum is . The length of the latus rectum is .
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