The length of the latus rectum of a parabola,whose vertex and focus are on the positive $x$-axis at a distance $R$ and $S$ $(S > R)$ respectively from the origin,is:

  • A
    $4(S+R)$
  • B
    $2(S-R)$
  • C
    $4(S-R)$
  • D
    $2(S+R)$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The equation of the tangent at $P(-4, -4)$ on the curve $x^{2} = -4y$ is

The length of the subnormal to any point of a curve is constant. Then,the eccentricity of the curve is . . . . . .

Let $P$ be the parabola,whose focus is $(-2, 1)$ and directrix is $2x + y + 2 = 0$. Then the sum of the ordinates of the points on $P$,whose abscissa is $-2$,is

The focus of the conic $x^{2}-6x+4y+1=0$ is

The line $y = mx + c$ touches the parabola $y^2 = 4a(x + a)$ if...

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo