Class 11 · ICSE · Mathematics

Conic Sections

Parabola, ellipse and hyperbola: standard equations, focus, directrix, eccentricity and latus rectum.

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Class 11 · Mathematics · Conic Sections
For the ellipse x²/16 + y²/9 = 1, find the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum.
3 marksMediumNumerical
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Class 11 · Mathematics · Conic Sections
For the hyperbola x²/9 − y²/16 = 1, find the eccentricity and the foci.
3 marksMediumNumerical
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Class 11 · Mathematics · Conic Sections
Define a conic section in terms of focus, directrix and eccentricity, and state the value of the eccentricity for each type.
3 marksMediumShort answer
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Class 11 · Mathematics · Conic Sections
Find the equation of the parabola with focus (0, 3) and directrix y = −3.
3 marksMediumNumerical
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Class 11 · Mathematics · Conic Sections
For the ellipse x²/25 + y²/16 = 1, find the eccentricity and the coordinates of the foci.
3 marksMediumNumerical
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Class 11 · Mathematics · Conic Sections
For the parabola y² = 12x, find the focus, the equation of the directrix and the length of the latus rectum.
3 marksMediumNumerical