engineering mathematics MCQ #343

For the hyperbola x²/9 - y²/16 = 1, find the distance between foci.

engineering mathematics MCQ #343

  1. Question 1

    Q1. For the hyperbola x²/9 - y²/16 = 1, find the distance between foci.

    • A) 5
    • B) 10
    • C) 8
    • D) 6

    Answer: 10

    Explanation: c² = a² + b² = 9 + 16 = 25 => c=5. Distance between foci = 2c = 10.