wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A, B and C are the points on a coordinate plane. The ΔABC is a right-angled triangle (right-angled at C ). If AC is parallel to the X-axis and the angle between AB and AC is 45o. The slope of AB is___ .


A

0

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

1

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

2

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

not defined

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

1


If θ is the angle made by a line with the positive X-direction then the slope of the line is given by Tanθ.

Here, AC is parallel to X-axis. If a line makes an angle θ with AC then, the angle made by the line with X-axis is θ.

So, the slope of AB=Tan(45o)=1.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Special Case When Y = a = 0
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon