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Major Axis of an Ellipse

Major Axis of an Ellipse

The line passing through the foci, center, and vertices of an ellipse. It is also the principle axis of symmetry.

 

Ellipse with horizontal "major axis" labeled, shown as a line with arrows extending through the center to both ends.

 

 

See also

Minor axis of an ellipse, major diameter of an ellipse