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Ray - A ray is part of a line that has one endpoint. It continues in one direction without ending.

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Why does the negative reciprocal of the slope tell us your new line is perpendicular?

Not sure of an exact proof, but here's a way to think about how it works: First note that the y axis is perpendicular to the x axis. Now take a line, say y = (2/3)*x. So we can take rise/run = 2/3, and from the origin, it rises +2 and runs +3, so that the point (3,2) is on the line and connect the origin to (3,2) and you have the line.Now if you want to rotate this line counterclockwise 90°, to get a perpendicular line. Start at the origin and now we have an x' {that's x-prime, which is in the altered coordinate system}. Note that positive x' is 90° counterclockwise from regular x-axis (x' coincides with positive regular y-axis). And positive y' coincides with negative (regular x) axis.So the point (x',y') which in our example (3',2') will rise' 2 on the y' axis (which is really moving -2 in the regular x direction). Then it will run' 3 on the x' axis (which is really moving +3 in the regular y direction). So we have the point (-2,3) is a point on the perpendicular line. Connect this to the origin and we have the perpendicular line, and note the negative reciprocal slope.


How a factory assemply line is an example of specialization?

A factory assembly line is literally a line where something is put together, typically on a conveyor belt of some sort. The conveyor belt runs through the factory and stops at multiple points (sometimes they're slow enough that they don't have to stop). At each point, a specialized worker or robot adds his particular part to the line. In a car factory, for example, a different person or robot would install the engine, the tires, the doors, etc.


What is a horisontle line?

A horizantal line is a line that runs from east to west or west to east and kind of looks like the line of the horizon. That's how I remember it.


Where is the zero point for longitude?

The zero point for longitude runs trough (is in) Greenwich, England.


What is the reference point for lines longitude and where is it?

The reference for longitude ... the definition of 'zero' longitude ... is the Prime Meridian. That imaginary line joins the north and south poles, and runs through Greenwich, a suburb of London, UK.

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What is axial direction?

It is the direction in line with (parallel to) the axis of the part. If you have a cylindrical shaft, for example, the axial direction runs along the length thru the center of the circular ends.


What is an horizontal ray in math?

A horizontal ray in math is a line that runs horizontally that has one starting point and goes on forever in the opposite direction.


What is the direction that a line runs?

Between two points


Which direction does a parallel run?

Parallel is a term that is usually used to describe the direction of a line. Parallel runs in the direction of north and south.


Which direction the line of Capricorn runs?

The tropic of Capricorn is a line of all points at the same latitude. So if you're standing on the Tropic of Capricorn and you want to move to another part of it, you have to move east or west.


What type of lines are in math?

Parallel lines--will never touch Perpendicular lines--cross at right angles Rays--lines that start at a point and extend into infinity Line segment--a line between two points Line--a line that runs forever in either direction


What line of latitude runs through the northern part of songhai?

The Tropic of Cancer runs through the northern part of Songhai.


Does a 1996 Dodge Ram have an orifice tube?

Yes, it is only serviced as part of the liquid line. The liquid line is the aluminum line that runs along the passenger side inner fender.Yes, it is only serviced as part of the liquid line. The liquid line is the aluminum line that runs along the passenger side inner fender.


Who runs the fastest in one direction?

Pretty sure Liam does. He did track in school and at one point had a record.


What is the imaginary line that runs through the northern part of Brazil Called?

The imaginary line that runs through the northern part of Brazil is called the Equator. It is an important line of latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.


A straight line about which a body or geometric object rotates or may be conceived to rotate?

Axis of rotation is an imaginary line that runs through the center of the object and around which the rotation occurs. It defines the pivot point of the rotation and determines the direction and angle of the rotation.


What way does the equator runs north or south?

The equator runs from east to west, dividing the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.