engineering mathematics MCQ #596

The eccentricity of ellipse x²/25 + y²/16 = 1 is

engineering mathematics MCQ #596

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The eccentricity of ellipse x²/25 + y²/16 = 1 is

    • A) 3/5
    • B) 4/5
    • C) 5/4
    • D) 1/3

    Answer: 3/5

    Explanation: Eccentricity e = √(1 - b²/a²) for ellipse. Here a²=25, b²=16. e = √(1 - 16/25) = 3/5.