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Major Axis of a Hyperbola

Major Axis of a Hyperbola

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

 

Hyperbola with two curves opening left and right, connected by a horizontal "major axis" line through the center and vertices.

 

 

See also

Minor axis of a hyperbola