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Write the slope of the line which is :

(i) parallel to x-axis.

(ii) perpendicular to x-axis.

(iii) parallel to y-axis.

(iv) perpendicular to y-axis.

Coordinate Geometry

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Answer

(i) A line parallel to the x-axis has an inclination of 0°, as it does not make an angle with the x-axis.

Therefore, the inclination of the line is 0°.

The slope of the line = m = tan θ = tan 0° = 0

Hence, the slope of the line is 0.

(ii) A line perpendicular to the x-axis is parallel to the y-axis and makes a 90° angle with the x-axis.

Therefore, the inclination of the line is 90°.

The slope of the line = m = tan θ = tan 90° = not defined

Hence, the slope of the line is not defined.

(iii) A line parallel to the y-axis is perpendicular to the x-axis, so its inclination is 90°.

Therefore, the inclination of the line is 90°.

The slope of the line = m = tan θ = tan 90° = not defined

Hence, the slope of the line is not defined.

(iv) A line perpendicular to the y-axis is parallel to the x-axis, so its inclination is 0°.

Therefore, the inclination of the line is 0°.

The slope of the line = m = tan θ = tan 0° = 0

Hence, the slope of the line is 0.

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