We know that $b^2=a^2\left(e^2-1\right)$ Here $b=a$ So, $a^2=a^2\left(e^2-1\right)$ $\Rightarrow \quad e^2=2 \Rightarrow e=\sqrt{2}$ So eccentricity of rectangular hyperbola is 2 .
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