Standard Equation with Vertical Major Axis

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Standard Equation with Vertical Major Axis

$$\frac{x^2}{b^2}+\frac{y^2}{a^2}=1,\quad a>b>0$$

Terminology

- $$a$$ → Semi-major axis.

- $$b$$ → Semi-minor axis.

- Major axis → $$y$$-axis.

Usage

- Used when the major axis of the ellipse is along the $$y$$-axis.

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