Eccentricity of Ellipse Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)^2)
e = sqrt(1-(b/a)^2)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 3 Variables
Functions Used
sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)
Variables Used
Eccentricity of Ellipse - (Measured in Meter) - Eccentricity of Ellipse is the ratio of the linear eccentricity to the semi major axis of the Ellipse.
Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse - (Measured in Meter) - Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse is half of the length of the longest chord which is perpendicular to the line joining the foci of the Ellipse.
Semi Major Axis of Ellipse - (Measured in Meter) - Semi Major Axis of Ellipse is half of the chord passing through both the foci of the Ellipse.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse: 6 Meter --> 6 Meter No Conversion Required
Semi Major Axis of Ellipse: 10 Meter --> 10 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
e = sqrt(1-(b/a)^2) --> sqrt(1-(6/10)^2)
Evaluating ... ...
e = 0.8
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.8 Meter --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.8 Meter <-- Eccentricity of Ellipse
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Eccentricity of Ellipse Calculators

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​ LaTeX ​ Go Eccentricity of Ellipse = Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse/sqrt(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2+Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2)
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​ LaTeX ​ Go Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)^2)
Eccentricity of Ellipse given Latus Rectum and Semi Major Axis
​ LaTeX ​ Go Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Latus Rectum of Ellipse/(2*Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)))
Eccentricity of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis
​ LaTeX ​ Go Eccentricity of Ellipse = Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse

Eccentricity and Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse Calculators

Eccentricity of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis
​ LaTeX ​ Go Eccentricity of Ellipse = Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse/sqrt(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2+Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2)
Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse
​ LaTeX ​ Go Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(Semi Major Axis of Ellipse^2-Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2)
Eccentricity of Ellipse
​ LaTeX ​ Go Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)^2)
Eccentricity of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Major Axis
​ LaTeX ​ Go Eccentricity of Ellipse = Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse

Eccentricity of Ellipse Formula

​LaTeX ​Go
Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)^2)
e = sqrt(1-(b/a)^2)

What is an Ellipse?

An Ellipse is basically a conic section. If we cut a right circular cone using a plane at an angle greater than the semi angle of cone. Geometrically an Ellipse is the collection of all points in a plane such that the sum of the distances to them from two fixed points is a constant. Those fixed points are the foci of the Ellipse. The largest chord of the Ellipse is the major axis and the chord which passing through the center and perpendicular to the major axis is the minor axis of the ellipse. Circle is a special case of Ellipse in which both foci coincide at the center and so both major and minor axes become equal in length which is called the diameter of the circle.

How to Calculate Eccentricity of Ellipse?

Eccentricity of Ellipse calculator uses Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)^2) to calculate the Eccentricity of Ellipse, Eccentricity of Ellipse formula is defined as the ratio of the linear eccentricity to the semi-major axis of the Ellipse. Eccentricity of Ellipse is denoted by e symbol.

How to calculate Eccentricity of Ellipse using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Eccentricity of Ellipse, enter Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse (b) & Semi Major Axis of Ellipse (a) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Eccentricity of Ellipse calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.8 = sqrt(1-(6/10)^2).

FAQ

What is Eccentricity of Ellipse?
Eccentricity of Ellipse formula is defined as the ratio of the linear eccentricity to the semi-major axis of the Ellipse and is represented as e = sqrt(1-(b/a)^2) or Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)^2). Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse is half of the length of the longest chord which is perpendicular to the line joining the foci of the Ellipse & Semi Major Axis of Ellipse is half of the chord passing through both the foci of the Ellipse.
How to calculate Eccentricity of Ellipse?
Eccentricity of Ellipse formula is defined as the ratio of the linear eccentricity to the semi-major axis of the Ellipse is calculated using Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)^2). To calculate Eccentricity of Ellipse, you need Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse (b) & Semi Major Axis of Ellipse (a). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse & Semi Major Axis of Ellipse and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Eccentricity of Ellipse?
In this formula, Eccentricity of Ellipse uses Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse & Semi Major Axis of Ellipse. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Eccentricity of Ellipse = Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse/sqrt(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2+Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2)
  • Eccentricity of Ellipse = Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse/Semi Major Axis of Ellipse
  • Eccentricity of Ellipse = sqrt(1-(Latus Rectum of Ellipse/(2*Semi Major Axis of Ellipse)))
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