A mathematical structure created from two points called Foci and a distance A Circles is an ellipse with two foci at the same point

Defintion

  • With Foci
  • With distance The ellipse is the selection of points where the sum of the distances from each foci adds up to the distance

Center

This is the point equidistant from both points

Major Axis

This is the axis that crosses the two points

Semimajor Axis

Half of the major axis. Denoted as

Minor Axis

The axis that is perpendicular to the major axis that crosses the center

Semiminor Axis

Half of the minor axis. Denoted as