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Question

If a line makes an angle a with the positive direction of x-axis, then the slope of the line is given by :

A

$m = \sin \alpha$

B

$m = \cos \alpha$

C

$m = \tan \alpha$

D

$m = \sec \alpha$

Answer

$m = \tan \alpha$

Explanation

Solution

$m = \tan \, \alpha , \alpha \neq 90^{\circ}$