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The eccentricity of the ellipse 4x2 + 9y2 = 36 is

Given that we need to find the eccentricity of the ellipse 4x2 + 9y2 = 36.



⇒ 4x2 + 9y2 = 36


⇒


⇒


Comparing with the standard form


Here a2>b2


⇒ eccentricity(e) =


⇒


⇒


⇒


∴ The correct option is C

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