ellipses do have asymptotes, but they are imaginary, so they are generally not considered asymptotes.
If the equation of the ellipse is in the form
a(x-h)^2 + b(y-k)^2 = 1
then the asymptotes are the lines
a(y-k)+bi(x-h)=0
ai(y-k)+b(x-h)=0
the intersection of the asymptotes is the center of the ellipse.
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No. The definition of an asymptote is a parabolic curve that when extended to infinity, meets a specific line such as x=2, y=0, etc. Since an ellipse does not extend infinitely and is a closed shape, it does not have asymptotes.
No. Both foci are always inside the ellipse, otherwise you don't have an ellipse.
No. Both foci are always inside the ellipse, otherwise you don't have an ellipse.
No.
"Ellipse" is a noun.
An oval. Or an ellipse.