An ellipse is described by using an endless string which is passed over two pins. If the axes are $6\ cm$ and $4\ cm$, the necessary length of the string and the distance between the pins respectively in $cm$, are

  • A

    $6,\;2\sqrt 5 $

  • B

    $6,\;\sqrt 5 $

  • C

    $4,\;2\sqrt 5 $

  • D

    None of these

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