Conic Sections Question 308
Question: The curve represented by $ x=2(cost+sint),,y=5(cost-sint) $ is
Options:
A) A circle
B) A parabola
C) An ellipse
D) A hyperbola
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] $ x=2\cos t+sint $
$ y=5(cost-sint)\Rightarrow \frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{25}=2\Rightarrow $ Ellipse