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Minor Axis of an Ellipse

Minor Axis of an Ellipse

A line through the center of an ellipse which is perpendicular to the major axis. The minor axis is an axis of symmetry.

 

Ellipse with vertical minor axis labeled, shown as a double-headed arrow through the center, perpendicular to the horizontal...

 

 

See also

Minor diameter of an ellipse, major diameter of an ellipse