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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

Question

In the Ellipse Concentric Circle Method, what are the radii of the two concentric circles constructed?
Options
A Equal to the major and minor axes respectively.
B Equal to half of the major axis and half of the minor axis respectively.
Correct Answer
C Both equal to the major axis.
D Both equal to the minor axis.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 6, Step 1 states: 'construct two concentric circles with radii equal to 1/2 of major and 1/2 of minor axes.'

Hint

The diameters of the circles correspond to the major and minor axes of the ellipse.

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