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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