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What is the semimajor axis of a circle of diameter 24 cm? What is its eccentricity?

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A semi-major axis is described as half of a major axis that passes through the center, focus, and perimeter. The radius is the semi-main axis of a circle. Eccentricity is defined as a divergence from the shape of a circle.

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