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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let the maximum area of the triangle that can be inscribed in the ellipse 
, a > 2, having one of its vertices at one end of the major axis of the ellipse and one of its sides parallel to the y-axis, be 
. Then the eccentricity of the ellispe is :
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
(Reject)
OR
for 
Now, 
a = 4
Now, 
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