Eccentricity of a Hyperbola

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Eccentricity of a Hyperbola

$$e=\frac{c}{a}$$

Using the relation between $$a$$, $$b$$ and $$c$$:

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

Terminology

- $$e$$ → Eccentricity of the hyperbola.

Usage

- Used to relate the geometric dimensions of the hyperbola and to identify its nature.

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