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Focal length of an ellipse - urgent help please (1 Viewer)

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davidn92

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Is the focal length of an ellipse the sum of the distances from a point P to the foci (ie, PS + PS' = 2a) or is it the distance between the foci (ie, SS' = 2ae). Reliable sources will be appreciated.
 
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