Q215 / 270 · NDA 2021 (Phase 1) · Mathematics

Consider the following with regard to eccentricity $(e)$ of a conic section : $\square$ 1. $e=0$ for circle 2. $e=1$ for parabola 3. $e \lt 1$ for ellipse Which of the above are correct?

  • A
    $1$ and $2$ only
  • B
    $2$ and $3$ only
  • C
    $1$ and $3$ only
  • Correct answer
    D
    $1$, $2$ and $3$

Solution

All three statements are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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