Question

A chord passing through any point on the conic and perpendicular to the axis is called:

Options

•  Focal chord

• Latus-rectum

• Transverse axis

• Double ordinate

Answer 1

Double ordinate

Explanation: 

A double ordinate is any chord that is perpendicular to the axis of the conic. The latus-rectum is a special case of a double ordinate, one that also passes through the focus.