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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ellipses have symmetry through only their major axis? true or false?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Here's some ellipse |dw:1403388913413:dw|

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

It's definitely symmetrical about the major axis |dw:1403388937345:dw|

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

and it's also symmetrical about the minor axis |dw:1403388966404:dw|

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

I recommend getting a piece of paper, tracing out an ellipse, and then cutting it out. You'll then be able to fold the ellipse along these lines. You'll see that they fold up perfectly in half (the opposite sides line up perfectly)

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