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The constant sum of focal distances on an ellipse is always what compared to the distance between the foci?

AEqual to it
BHalf of it
CGreater than it
DLess than it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Greater than it
The sum equals 2a, which exceeds 2c because a > c for an ellipse.
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