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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

Question

In the Ellipse Foci Method, the focal points F1 and F2 are located by drawing an arc from point C or D with a radius equal to:
Options
A The minor axis.
B Half the minor axis.
C The major axis.
D Half the major axis.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7, step 2, explains: 'Find the focal points by drawing an arc from point C or D with radius OA (½ of major axis) to cut the major axis at F₁ and F₂.'

Hint

Look for the specific radius used to find the foci in the Ellipse Foci Method.

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