engineering mathematics MCQ #536

The eccentricity of the ellipse x²/9 + y²/4 = 1 is?

engineering mathematics MCQ #536

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The eccentricity of the ellipse x²/9 + y²/4 = 1 is?

    • A) √5/3
    • B) √5/2
    • C) 1/3
    • D) 2/3

    Answer: √5/3

    Explanation: For x²/a² + y²/b² = 1, e = √(1 - b²/a²). Here, e = √(1 - 4/9) = √5/3.