Single Answer MCQ
Q-00052145

What is the eccentricity (e) of a hyperbola in relation to its vertices?

1

e = c/a

2

e = a/c

3

e = a^2/c^2

4

e = b/c

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. e = c/a

Solution:

The correct relationship is e = c/a, where c is the distance from the center to the foci and a is the distance from the center to the vertices.

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