Standard ellipse (x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 (a>b>0 major axis along x))
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x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 (a>b>0 major axis along x)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| a | Semi-major |
| b | Semi-minor |
| c | ae focal distance |
When to use this
a>b; foci (±ae,0) with e=√(1−b²/a²).