Circle and Ellipse by Parametric Equations

The function is defined as X=a*cos(t) and Y=b*sin(t)

Try modifying a and b. How does the shape change?

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Why do you think the shape changed like that?

What shape does the circle graph resemble when transformed by changing the values of a and b?

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