Conic section Understanding the parts of a vertical ellipse

The video tutorial covers the characteristics and definitions of parabolas, circles, and ellipses. It begins with an overview of parabolas, discussing the vertex, axis of symmetry, focus, and directrix. The tutorial then moves on to circles, highlighting the center and radius. The main focus is on ellipses, explaining their center, foci, vertices, and co-vertices. The video also details the distances within ellipses and the concepts of major and minor axes, emphasizing the differences between vertical and horizontal ellipses.

Describe the relationship between the distances A, B, and C in an ellipse.

What are the major and minor axes of an ellipse?

How does the orientation of an ellipse affect its vertices and co-vertices?