Eccentricity from the Axes

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Eccentricity from the Axes

If the major axis is $$2a$$ and minor axis is $$2b$$:

$$e=\sqrt{1-\frac{4b^2}{4a^2}}$$

Usage

- Used when the lengths of the major and minor axes are given instead of the semi-axes.

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