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In a line graph, which axis (horizontal or vertical) usually shows the quantity that depends on the other?

Class 8Reading Line GraphsCoordinate Geometry
  • AThe vertical axis -axis)
  • BThe horizontal axis -axis)
  • CNeither axis
  • DBoth show the same thing

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The independent variable (like time) is plotted on the horizontal -axis, while the dependent quantity is read on the vertical -axis.
Answer: A) The vertical axis -axis)

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