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Vertices of a Hyperbola

Vertices of a Hyperbola

The points at which a hyperbola makes its sharpest turns. The vertices are on the major axis (the line through the foci).

Two hyperbola curves opening left and right, each with a labeled "vertex" at their closest points on the major axis.

 

 

See also

Vertex, directrices of a hyperbola, vertices of an ellipse, vertex of a parabola