Mathematics
If A is a point on the y-axis whose ordinate is 5 and B is the point (-3, 1), then the length of AB is
8 units
5 units
3 units
25 units
Coordinate Geometry
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Answer
Since, A is a point on y-axis, so x-coordinate = 0.
A = (0, 5).
B = (-3, 1).
By distance formula,
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
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