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The eccentricity of the ellipse 5x2 + 9y2 = 1 is

Given that we need to find the eccentricity of the ellipse 5x2 + 9y2 = 1.



⇒ 5x2 + 9y2 = 1


⇒


Comparing with the standard form


Here a2>b2


⇒ eccentricity(e) =


⇒


⇒


⇒


⇒


∴ The correct option is A

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