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The difference of the focal distances of any point on the hyperbola is equal to its

A

latusrectum

B

eccentricity

C

length of the transverse axis

D

half the length of the transverse axis

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  • The difference of the focal distance of any point on the hyperbola is equal to its

    A
    latusrectum
    B
    eccentricity
    C
    length of the transverse axis
    D
    half the length of the tranverse axis
  • The difference of the focal distance of any point on the hyperbola is equal to its

    A
    Latus rectum
    B
    Eccentricity
    C
    Length of the transverse axis
    D
    Half the length of the transverse axis
  • The difference of focal distances of any point on a hyperbola is equal to:

    A
    Latus rectum
    B
    Semi-transverse axis
    C
    Transverse axis
    D
    Semi-latus rectum
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