Conic Sections Question 471

Question: Eccentricity of the curve $ x^{2}-y^{2}=a^{2} $ is

[UPSEAT 2002]

Options:

A) 2

B) $ \sqrt{2} $

C) 4

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Eccentricity of rectangular hyperbola is $ \sqrt{2}. $