Using definite integrals, find the area of the ellipse .
The equation of the ellipse is
...(1)
The ellipse is symmetrical about the axes.
∴ required area = 4 (area OAB)
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Find the area bounded by the ellipse ordinates x = a e and x = 0 where b2 = a2 (1 - e2) and e < 1.