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The ellipse will become more circular until it becomes a circle when the two foci coincide.

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How does the eccentricity of an ellipse change as the foci get closer together?

As the foci of an ellipse move closer together, the eccentricity of the ellipse decreases. Eccentricity is a measure of how elongated the ellipse is, defined as the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis. When the foci are closer, the ellipse becomes more circular, resulting in a lower eccentricity value, approaching zero as the foci converge to a single point.


What happens to the shape of an ellipse as the foci are moved closer together?

As the foci of an ellipse move closer together, the ellipse becomes more circular in shape. When the foci coincide, the shape is a circle. Note that circles are a subset of ellipses.


When is an ellipse very accentrie?

An ellipse is very eccentric when its foci are far apart.The closer one focus is to the other, the less eccentric the ellipse is.When when both foci are the same point, the eccentricity is zero, and the ellipse is a circle.


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 the ellipse be outside of the ellipse?

No.


Can the foci's of and ellipse be outside the ellipse?

No.


Can the foci of an ellipse be on the outside of a ellipse?

No.


If the pins in the following diagram were placed closer together the eccentricity of the ellipse being constructed would?

Assuming that the pins represent the foci, the answer is that the eccentricity would be reduced.


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 will happen to the eccentricity of an ellipse as the distance between the foci increases?

the eccentricity will increase.