engineering mathematics MCQ #524

An ellipse has vertices at (±5, 0) and foci at (±4, 0). What is its eccentricity?

engineering mathematics MCQ #524

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An ellipse has vertices at (±5, 0) and foci at (±4, 0). What is its eccentricity?

    • A) 0.2
    • B) 0.8
    • C) 1.25
    • D) 0.6

    Answer: 0.8

    Explanation: Eccentricity e = c/a = 4/5 = 0.8. c = distance from center to focus.