Standard Equation of an Ellipse
$$\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1,\quad a>b>0$$
Terminology
- $$a$$ → Semi-major axis.
- $$b$$ → Semi-minor axis.
- Centre → $$(0,0)$$.
- Major axis → $$x$$-axis.
Usage
- Used for an ellipse whose major axis lies along the $$x$$-axis.