Conic Sections Question 385

Question: The sum of focal distances of any point on the ellipse with major and minor axes as 2a and 2b respectively, is equal to

[MP PET 2003]

Options:

A) 2a

B) $ \frac{2a}{b} $

C) $ \frac{2b}{a} $

D) $ \frac{b^{2}}{a} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Sum of focal distances of a point in an ellipse is always equal to length of major axis of that ellipse. It is a property of ellipse.