Question

The foci of an ellipse lie on the major axis of the ellipse

Answer 1

Its TRUE. Hope it helps

Answer 2

Answer with explanation:

Equation of ellipse in two forms

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

So, there are two cases.

1. When , a > b

Major Axis = X axis

Minor Axis =Y axis

Focus , lies on the Major Axis that is on X axis.

2. When, a < b

Major Axis = Y axis

Minor Axis = X axis

Focus lies on the Major axis, which is Y axis.

So, In both the cases ,the Focus lies on Major Axis.