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Question

The eccentricity of the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$ is

A

$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$

B

$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{6}$

C

$\frac{\sqrt{30}}{6}$

D

$\frac{\sqrt{10}}{6}$

E

$\frac{\sqrt{30}}{7}$

Answer

$\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A): $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}$