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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.
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.
Updated On: Mar 25, 2026
- \(\frac{7}{2}\)
- \(\sqrt{17}\)
- \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\)
- \(\frac{3}{\sqrt 7}\)
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Option (C) is correct: \(\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\)
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