its very confusing n different
2007-02-10 22:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by IYER S 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
eccentricity is basically how distorted a shape it. the more squished an object is, the more extreme its e value is
2007-02-10 22:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by wendywei85 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
eccentricity is used in both ellipses and hyperbolas to give a value that describes the shape.
ellipse is e<1
circle is e=1
hyperbola = e>1
in the equation for an ellipse or hyperbola, b^2 = a^2 (1-e^2)
2007-02-11 06:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by aeronic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
eccentricity ios a measure for how far something is away from ther average
you have to be more specific to get a specific answer
2007-02-11 06:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i guess you are in class 12. den you should study it from r.d. sharma n you will get the exact definition of eccentrcity from dere
else you can refer to shantinarayan for goemetry for ist year math hons. .
2007-02-11 11:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by mundane gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋