Question

A line makes an angle of ${60}^{\circ }$ with the positive direction of the x-axis. The slope of the line is _____.

• A. $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
• B. 1
• C. $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
• D. $\sqrt{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\sqrt{3}$

Given, $\theta ={60}^{\circ }$

The slope of the line, $m=\tan \theta =\tan {60}^{\circ }$ = $\sqrt{3}$