For ellipse  verifyÂ
 whereÂ
 andÂ
 be the foci of the ellipse and P is any point on it.
Width of the elliptical arch = 8 m    AA' = 8mÂ
 2a = 8mÂ
 a = 4
Height at the centre = 2m     OB = 2mÂ
  b = 2
∴ the equation of ellipse is                    ...(i)
                 Â
Let the height at P be h.
∴  Coordinates of L are (2.5, h)
It lies on ellipse (i) Â Â Â Â Â Â
                  Â
Hence,Â
In the following, find the coordinates of the foci, the vertices, the length of major axis, the minor axis, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse.
In the following, find the coordinates of the foci, the vertices, the length of major axis, the minor axis, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse.
In the following, find the coordinates of the foci, the vertices, the length of major axis, the minor axis, the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse.