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Let's start with the equation of the ellipse.
x2/a2 +y2 /b2 =1
This ellipse is centered at the origin, and we can move it by subtracting h from x and k from y and then squaring that quantity. For example, if we move it h units horizontally, we have (x-h)2 instead of just x2 .
In any case. b2 =a2 -c2 .
The foci are located 2c units part. So if it is centered at the origin, we can just find 2c and each focus is at + or - c.
If we move the ellipse, we can still do the same thing, we just need to take into account how much we moved it.
Here is an example to help you see it.
Vertices (4,0) and (-4,0)
center (0,0)
End points of minor axis (0,2) and (0,-2)
Foci at (3.5,0) and (-3.5,0)
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Can the foci's of and ellipse be outside the ellipse?
No.
Is the foci of an ellipse always lie inside the ellipse?
Yes.
What is the shape of the ellipse that both foci in the same place?
Both foci of any ellipse are always in the same plane.If they're both at the same point, then the ellipse is a circle.
Is it true that the foci of an ellipse lie on the major axis of the ellipse?
Yes.
What happen as foci of an ellipse get closer together?
The ellipse will become more circular until it becomes a circle when the two foci coincide.
Can the foci of an ellipse can be outside the ellipse?
No. Both foci are always inside the ellipse, otherwise you don't have an ellipse.
Can the foci of an ellipse be outside of the ellipse?
No. Both foci are always inside the ellipse, otherwise you don't have an ellipse.
CanThe foci of an ellipse can be outside the ellipse?
No. Both foci are always inside the ellipse, otherwise you don't have an ellipse.
Can the foci of an ellipse be on the outside of a ellipse?
No.
Can the foci of the ellipse be outside of the ellipse?
No.
Can the foci's of and ellipse be outside the ellipse?
No.
How many foci are at the center of an ellipse?
An ellipse has 2 foci. They are inside the ellipse, but they can't be said to be at the centre, as an ellipse doesn't have one.
What shape has two foci's?
An ellipse, a hyperbola.
Ellipse has two?
Foci.
True or false The foci of an ellipse can be outside the ellipse?
False
Does the foci of an ellipse lie on the major axis of the ellipse?
yes
Is the foci of an ellipse always lie inside the ellipse?
Yes.
