engineering mathematics MCQ #515

Eccentricity of a hyperbola with vertices at (±3,0) and foci at (±5,0):

engineering mathematics MCQ #515

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Eccentricity of a hyperbola with vertices at (±3,0) and foci at (±5,0):

    • A) 0.6
    • B) 1.25
    • C) 1.66
    • D) 2.5

    Answer: 1.66

    Explanation: e = c/a = 5/3 ≈ 1.66 where c² = a² + b².