Straight Line Question 311

Question: Equation of a line through the origin and perpendicular to, the line joining (a, 0) and (- a, 0), is [MP PET 1984]

Options:

A) $ y=0 $

B) $ x=0 $

C) $ x=-\ a $

D) $ y=-\ a $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • The required equation passing through (0, 0) and its gradient is $ m=\frac{1}{0} $ , is $ y=\frac{1}{0}x\Rightarrow x=0 $ .