Find the Eccentricity E of the Ellipse

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Multiple Choice

Find the eccentricity e of the ellipse.
-A rectangular board is 19 by 20 units. The foci of an ellipse are located to produce the largest area. A string is connected to the foci and pulled taut by a pencil in order to draw the ellipse. Find the
Length of the string.

• A) 20 units
• B) 38 units
• C) 19 units
• D) 40 units

Identify viruses that have crossed species barriers to infect humans.

Define and distinguish between epidemics and pandemics.

Understand the benefits of vaccination in reducing the severity of diseases.

Know the genetic composition of influenza viruses.

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