Draw a graph of and evaluate area bounded by it.
The equation of ellipse is
or
or ...(1)
(in the first quadrant)
The ellipse is symmetrical about both the axes.
∴ required area = 4 (area AOB)
Find the area bounded by the ellipse ordinates x = a e and x = 0 where b2 = a2 (1 - e2) and e < 1.