engineering mathematics MCQ #488

The foci of the ellipse x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 are at

engineering mathematics MCQ #488

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The foci of the ellipse x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 are at

    • A) (±ae, 0)
    • B) (0, ±ae)
    • C) (±a/e, 0)
    • D) (0, ±a/e)

    Answer: (±ae, 0)

    Explanation: The foci are at (±ae, 0) where e = √(1 - b²/a²), derived from the ellipse's geometry.