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For a positive real number k let Ek be the ellipse with equation
x2a2+k+y2b2+k=1
where a>b>0. All members of the family of ellipse {Ek:k>0} have the same.

A
Foci
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Eccentricity
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Pair of directrices
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Centre
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Solution

The correct options are
B Foci
C Centre
Given ellipse is x2a2+k+x2b2+k=1,
Eccentricity of the given ellipse is e2=b2a2k+a2
This depends on k,
the focci are ±(ae,0)=±(b2a2,0),independent of k, all the ellipse of this family have the same focci,
centre is always origin (0,0).

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