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ArulmiguMeenakshi Amman College of Engineering
Vadamavandal-604410.
Impotant questions and answers
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
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Unit-I
Fundamentals
Basic Concepts
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ENGINEERING DRAWING: QUICK REVISION NOTES
1. Conic Sections & Eccentricity (e)

Golden Rule: The nature of a conic section is determined by its eccentricity value.

 🟢 e < 1 ---> Ellipse
o Examples: e = 3/4, e = 4/5, e = 5/6, etc.
 🔵 e = 1 ---> Parabola
o Example: e = 1
 🔴 e > 1 ---> Hyperbola
o Examples: e = 3/2, e = 4/3, e = 5/4, etc.

2. Vertex & Focus Ratios

 Fundamental Formula: VF / AV = e
 Division Breakdown:
o Numerator (VF): Indicates right-side division from the vertex.
o Denominator (AV): Indicates left-side division from the vertex.

3. Calculation Variations for 'e', 'AV', and 'VF'

Depending on what is provided in your question paper, use these variations:
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1. Finding 'e': When both AV and VF values are given:
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2. Finding 'AV': When 'e' and VF values are given:
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