If S and S’ Are Two Focii Of The Ellipse 16x2 + 25y2 = 400 AndPSQ is A Focal Chord Such That SP = 16, Then S’Q = 

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If S and S’ are two focii of the ellipse 16x2 + 25y2 = 400 andPSQ is a focal chord such that SP = 16, then SQ = 

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We have,   

      

  

Now,  

    HM of SP and SQ = Semi-latusrectum 

      

But, SQ + SQ = Major axis   

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