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Equation for an Ellipse

Posted by admin on 25 Dec 2008 at 12:00 AM
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Math and Statistics / Algebra I

Hi,

I am trying to create objects along a ellipse. I have the center
of the ellipse x,y coordinates, the lengths of both major and minor
radii, and the number of degrees up from the x axis.

I am looking for an equation where x1,y1 is the point on the ellipse
to add my object.
X1= ?
Y1= ?

I found the right formula for a circle but can't find it for an ellipse.

If you could point me where to look or provide the equations I would
be very grateful.

Thanks
Bob Jensen

Accepted Answer:

Answer provided by admin on 25 Dec 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dear Bob,
The general equation for an ellipse is:

(x^2)/a^2 + (y^2)/b^2 = 1

where a is the major axis, b is the minor axis (a > b > 0), the
major axis is along the x axis, and the center of the ellipse is at the
origin. A good introduction to ellipses can be found in David M.
Bressoud's book _Second Year Calculus_, published by Springer-Verlag.

-Doctor Josh, The Geometry Forum

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