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Equations x=acosθ and y=bsinθ represent a conic section whose eccentricity e is given by

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e2=a2+b2a2
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e2=a2+b2b2
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e2=a2b2a2
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Solution

The correct option is B e2=a2b2a2
Given equation can be rewritten as
cosθ=xa and sinθ=yb
cos2θ+sin2θ=1
(xa)2+(yb)2=1
Thus, it represents an equation of an ellipse.
e=1b2a2e2=a2b2a2.

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