Question
Question: If (4, 0) and (–4, 0) be the vertices and (6, 0) and (–6, 0) be the foci of a hyperbola, then its ec...
If (4, 0) and (–4, 0) be the vertices and (6, 0) and (–6, 0) be the foci of a hyperbola, then its eccentricity is-
A
5/2
B
2
C
3/2
D
2
Answer
3/2
Explanation
Solution
A & A¢ (±4, 0); S & S¢ (±6, 0); Q CA = a = 4
\ CS = ae = 6 Ž e = a6= 46= 23