When the scale along the x-axis does not start at the origin, we show it by a kink (break or a zig - zag curve of the origin). What is a kink? Why it is used?

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A kink is a zig-zag line that is usually drawn in the $x$ -axis near the origin when the scale on the axis does not start from zero. A kink denotes the missing divisions.

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When the scale along the x-axis does not start at the origin, we show it by a kink (break or a zig - zag curve of the origin). What is a kink? Why it is used?

A kink is a zig-zag line that is usually drawn in the x-axis near the origin when the scale on the axis does not start from zero. A kink denotes the missing divisions.

A kink is a zig-zag line that is usually drawn in the $x$ -axis near the origin when the scale on the axis does not start from zero. A kink denotes the missing divisions.