Auxiliary Circle, Eccentric Angle

and Parametric Coordinates

 Auxiliary Circle

A circle described on major axis of ellipse as diameter is

called the auxiliary circle.
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Example
Example

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Position of Point w.r.t. Ellipse
Position of Point
Example
Position of Line w.r.t. Ellipse
Position of Line
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Example
Chord joining two points
 Chord joining two points

The equation of the chord of an ellipse joining two points P(𝛂) and Q(𝛃)

on its is equal to

P(𝛼)

Q(𝛽)
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