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Ellipse

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What is an ellipse ?

An ellipse with two foci and a stretched circular shape. An ellipse, an elongated circle with two foci, governs planetary orbits and lens designs. Architects use elliptical arches for strength, while artists employ its curves in perspective drawing and logo design. The area formula is: Area = π × semi-major axis × semi-minor axis.
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