Axis
Definition of Axis

• An Axis is a Line about which a figure is drawn, measured, rotated, etc.
• The horizontal Line and the vertical Line on a Coordinate Plane are known as the X-axis and the Y-axis respectively.

More about Axis

• The plural of Axis is axes.
• In a three-dimensional Coordinate Plane X, Y, and Z are the three axes.

Example of Axis

Solved Example on Axis

Identify the Axis on which the book is located.

Choices:
A. X-axis
B. Y-axis
C. Origin
D. Both X and Y-axis
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Step 1: The horizontal Line and the vertical Line on a Coordinate Plane are known as the X-axis and the Y-axis respectively.
Step 2: The book is placed on the vertical line.
Step 3: So, the book is located on Y-axis

Related Terms for Axis

• Horizontal axis
• Vertical Axis

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