engineering mathematics MCQ #594

The equation x² / 16 + y² / 9 = 1 represents

engineering mathematics MCQ #594

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The equation x² / 16 + y² / 9 = 1 represents

    • A) A hyperbola with transverse axis 8
    • B) An ellipse with major axis 8
    • C) A circle with radius 3
    • D) A parabola with vertex at origin

    Answer: An ellipse with major axis 8

    Explanation: Standard ellipse form x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 where major axis is 2a. Here a²=16 => a=4, so major axis is 8.