JEE MAIN - Mathematics (2025 - 4th April Morning Shift - No. 4)
Explanation
To find the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse, we first recognize that the foci of the ellipse are given as $ F_1:(2,5) $ and $ F_2:(2,-3) $. This indicates that the major axis is aligned along the $ y $-axis.
Calculate the distance between the foci:
$ F_1F_2 = 8 $
The formula involving the distance between the foci and the eccentricity is:
$ F_1F_2 = 2be $
Here, the eccentricity $ e $ is given as $ \frac{4}{5} $. Thus, we can solve for $ b $:
$ 8 = 2b \cdot \frac{4}{5} \implies b = \frac{8}{2 \times \frac{4}{5}} = 5 $
Determine $ a^2 $:
Using the relationship between eccentricity, semi-minor axis $ b $, and semi-major axis $ a $:
$ e^2 = 1 - \frac{a^2}{b^2} = 1 - \frac{a^2}{25} = \frac{16}{25} $
Solving for $ a^2 $:
$ 1 - \frac{a^2}{25} = \frac{16}{25} \implies \frac{a^2}{25} = \frac{9}{25} \implies a^2 = 9 $
Thus, $ a = 3 $.
Compute the length of the latus rectum:
The formula for the length of the latus rectum $ L $ is:
$ L = \frac{2a^2}{b} $
Substituting the known values:
$ L = \frac{2 \times (9)}{5} = \frac{18}{5} $
Therefore, the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse is $ \frac{18}{5} $.
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