Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the standard parabola y2=4ax (a>0)y^{2}=4ax\,(a>0). a. (i) Define the latus rectum of a parabola. b. (ii) Prove that the length of the latus rectum of the parabola y2=4axy^{2}=4ax is 4a4a. c. (iii) Hence obtain the coordinates of the end-points of the latus rectum of this parabola.

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