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Conic SectionsFormula Sheet

MHT-CET · Mathematics

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Formula Sheet — Conic Sections

Important formulas and equations from Conic Sections for MHT-CET Mathematics.

Formulas — Conic Sections

General Conic Definition

e = distance from point to focus / distance from point to directrix

Circle

(x-h)² + (y-k)² = r²
x² + y² + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
(x-x₁)(x-x₂) + (y-y₁)(y-y₂) = 0

Parabola

y² = 4ax
y² = -4ax
x² = 4ay
x² = -4ay

Ellipse

x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 (a > b)
x²/a² + y²/b² = 1 (a < b)
e = √(1 - b²/a²) for a > b
e = √(1 - a²/b²) for a < b

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Conic Sections for MHT-CET?
Conic Sections is an important chapter in MHT-CET Mathematics. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Introduction to Conic Sections, Circle, Parabola, Ellipse.
How important is Conic Sections for MHT-CET?
Conic Sections is a frequently tested chapter in MHT-CET Mathematics. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 820 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Conic Sections for MHT-CET?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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