Conic Sections

Conic Sections

In mathematics, a conic section (or simply conic) is a curve obtained as the intersection of the surface of a cone with a plane. The three types of conic section are the hyperbola, the parabola, and the ellipse.Conic section consists of those points whose distances to some point (called focus) and some line (called directrix) are in a fixed ratio, called the eccentricity. Read more about Conic Sections[…]

K-CET

Karnataka – Common Entrance Test (K-CET) 2018 Time Table

As per the directions of the Government, Karnataka Examinations Authority is conducting the Common Entrance Test – 2018 as per the following schedule for admission to the First year or First semester Engineering, Technology, Farm Science courses i.e., courses i.e., Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Sericulture), B.Sc Read more about Karnataka – Common Entrance Test (K-CET) 2018 Time Table[…]

Auxiliary Circle of an Ellipse

Auxiliary Circle of an Ellipse 

Auxiliary circle of an ellipse which is a circle described on the major axis of an ellipse as its diameter. Let the ellipse be  … (1)Then the equation of its auxiliary circle is x² + y² = a² … (2) Take a point P(x₁, y₁) on (1). Through P, draw a line perpendicular to major axis intersecting major axis in N and auxiliary Read more about Auxiliary Circle of an Ellipse […]