Question
In the following, find the co-ordinates of the foci, the vertices, the length of major axis, the minor axis, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse.
Solution
Equation of ellipse is
∴ Equation of ellipse is
Now,
Co-ordinates of foci
Focus,
Focus,
Co-ordinates of vertices
Length of major axis = 2a = 2 (6) = 12
Length of minor axis = 2b = 2 x 4 = 8
Let the eccentricity be e. Now, c = ae
∴
Length of latus rectum,