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.