latus rectum

Meanings

• The latus rectum is a term used in mathematics, specifically in the study of conic sections.

  - "The equation of a parabola in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is found by setting the latus rectum equal to zero."
  - "The latus rectum of a hyperbola is given by the constant term in the equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0. For example, the equation x^2/9 - x/3 + 1 = 0 describes a hyperbola with its latus rectum given by the constant term 1."

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Homophones

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1. latitude () : The degree or measurement of north or south position on the Earth's surface.
   

2. latus () : side, border, or edge.
   

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latus recti , latus rectum , latus rectums

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{"term"=>"latus rectus (vector)", "lang"=>"", "meaning"=>"The latus rectus as a vector is a quantity that can be represented by a magnitude and direction. It is a vector quantity."}

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Etymology

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The term 'latus rectum' comes from Latin words 'latus' meaning 'side' and 'rectus' meaning 'upright'.

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1. The term 'latus rectum' is not exclusive to mathematics. It is also used in other fields such as physics, astronomy, and engineering.

2. Did you know that the term 'latus rectum' is derived from the Latin words 'latus' meaning 'side' and 'rectus' meaning 'upright'.

3. The term 'latus rectum' is often used interchangeably with the term 'semi-major axis'. Both terms refer to the longest diameter or axis of a conic section such as an ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola.

4. Did you know that the term 'latus rectum' is also used in astronomy to refer to the distance between the focus of an ellipsoidal mirror and the center of the ellipse described by the mirror's reflecting surface.

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1. conic sections:

2. ellipse:

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