engineering mathematics MCQ #340

Find the eccentricity of the ellipse 16x² + 25y² = 400.

engineering mathematics MCQ #340

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Find the eccentricity of the ellipse 16x² + 25y² = 400.

    • A) 0.6
    • B) 0.8
    • C) 1.2
    • D) 1.5

    Answer: 0.6

    Explanation: Standard form x²/25 + y²/16 = 1. e = √(1 - b²/a²) = √(1 - 16/25) = 0.6.