Consider the ellipse

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Conic Sections · Conic Sections

Problem

\dfrac{x^{2}}{12^{2}}+\dfrac{y^{2}}{5^{2}}=1

. Identify the orientation of its major axis. (a) Inclined at

45^{\circ}

to the x-axis (b) The curve is a circle, so orientation is undefined (c) Along the x-axis (d) Along the y-axis