[Solved] The ratio of the distance from the focus to the distance from the directrix is called as eccentricity.

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Q.	The ratio of the distance from the focus to the distance from the directrix is called as eccentricity.
A.	true
B.	false
Answer» A. true
Explanation: the ratio of the distance from the focus to the distance from the directrix is called eccentricity. it is denoted as e. the value of eccentricity can give information regarding which type of conics it is.

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