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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: CONIC SECTIONS Objective Question

Question

In the Ellipse - Rectangle Method, what are the initial dimensions used to draw the rectangle?
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A Length equal to the major axis and breadth equal to the minor axis.
Correct Answer
B Length and breadth equal to the major axis.
C Length and breadth equal to the minor axis.
D Length equal to the major axis and breadth equal to half the minor axis.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 9, Step 1 of 'ELLIPSE- Rectangle Method' states: 'Draw a rectangle with length and breadth equal to the major and minor axes.'

Hint

Refer to the first step of the 'ELLIPSE- Rectangle Method' on page 9.

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