engineering mathematics MCQ #509

For the ellipse with major axis 10 and minor axis 6, what is the distance between foci?

engineering mathematics MCQ #509

  1. Question 1

    Q1. For the ellipse with major axis 10 and minor axis 6, what is the distance between foci?

    • A) 4
    • B) 6
    • C) 8
    • D) 12

    Answer: 8

    Explanation: c = sqrt(a² - b²). a=5, b=3 → c=4. Distance = 2c =8.