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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

Question

In the Ellipse - Concentric Circle Method, what are the radii used for constructing the two concentric circles?
Options
A Equal to the major and minor axes respectively.
B Half of the major axis and half of the minor axis.
Correct Answer
C The full major axis and half of the minor axis.
D The full minor axis and half of the major axis.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 6, Step 1 of 'ELLIPSE- Concentric Circle Method' states: 'construct two concentric circles with radii equal to ½ of major and ½ of minor axes.'

Hint

Check the first step of the 'ELLIPSE- Concentric Circle Method' instructions.

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