If the length of the minor axis of an ellipse is equal to half of the distance between the foci, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is :
- 1 3
- 2 5
- 32
- 53
Answer
(2) 2 5
Solution
Minor axis =2b, distance between foci =2ae
2b= 12(2ae) ba= e2
e2=1- b2a2
e2=1- e24 5e24=1 e= 2 5
Answer: (2)