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Semi Major Axis of Ellipse is half of the chord passing through both the foci of the Ellipse. Check FAQs
a=b1-e2
a - Semi Major Axis of Ellipse?b - Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse?e - Eccentricity of Ellipse?

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Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
a=b1-e2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
a=6m1-0.8m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
a=61-0.82
LAST Step Evaluate
a=10m

Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis Formula Elements

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Semi Major Axis of Ellipse
Semi Major Axis of Ellipse is half of the chord passing through both the foci of the Ellipse.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse
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.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Eccentricity of Ellipse
Eccentricity of Ellipse is the ratio of the linear eccentricity to the semi major axis of the Ellipse.
Symbol: e
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
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.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Semi Major Axis of Ellipse

​Go Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Linear Eccentricity
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​Go Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Linear Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis
a=b2+c2

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How to Evaluate Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?

Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis evaluator uses Semi Major Axis of Ellipse = Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/sqrt(1-Eccentricity of Ellipse^2) to evaluate the Semi Major Axis of Ellipse, The Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis formula is defined as half of the length of the chord which passes through both foci of the Ellipse and is calculated using the eccentricity and semi-minor axis of the Ellipse. Semi Major Axis of Ellipse is denoted by a symbol.

How to evaluate Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis, enter Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse (b) & Eccentricity of Ellipse (e) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis

What is the formula to find Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?
The formula of Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis is expressed as Semi Major Axis of Ellipse = Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/sqrt(1-Eccentricity of Ellipse^2). Here is an example- 10 = 6/sqrt(1-0.8^2).
How to calculate Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?
With Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse (b) & Eccentricity of Ellipse (e) we can find Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis using the formula - Semi Major Axis of Ellipse = Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse/sqrt(1-Eccentricity of Ellipse^2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Semi Major Axis of Ellipse?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Semi Major Axis of Ellipse-
  • Semi Major Axis of Ellipse=Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse/Eccentricity of EllipseOpenImg
  • Semi Major Axis of Ellipse=sqrt(Semi Minor Axis of Ellipse^2+Linear Eccentricity of Ellipse^2)OpenImg
Can the Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis be negative?
No, the Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis?
Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Semi Major Axis of Ellipse given Eccentricity and Semi Minor Axis can be measured.
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