The Ellipse 1.0

How many methods of drawing an ellipse have we?

• 2

• 3

• 4

The minor axis is double the major axis.

• True

• False

When we view a circle at an angle (e.g., isometric) it appears as an ellipse

• Fakse

• True

A cut section of a cone can appear as an ellipse.

• True.

• False

How do we get the focal points?

• Swing an arc 1/2 the major diameter from the top of the minor diameter.

• Swing an arc the length of the major axis.

• Swing an arc the radius of the major diameter from the top of the minor.

• Swing an arc the length of the radius of the minor from the end of the major axis.

How do we divide the circle in the concentric circles method?

• 60/30°.

• 45/90°.

• We don’t.

The trammel method is classed as the quickest way of producing an ellipse?

• True.

• False.

What do i need to draw a tangent to an ellipse?

• Know how to bisect an angle.

• Know where & how to get the focal points.

• All of the above.

Free point?

• Yes.

• No.