Angle of Inclination
Angle of Inclination
Angle of Inclination
The angle of inclination, θ, (0° < θ < 180°) is the angle formed between a line and the x-axis. The angle is related to the gradient of the line using this formula:
The angle of inclination, θ, (0° < θ < 180°) is the angle formed between a line and the x-axis. The angle is related to the gradient of the line using this formula:
θ = tan-1(m) , m = tan θ
Explore!
Explore!
Use the applet below to explore the relationship between the angle of inclination and the gradient of the line forming the angle.
Use the applet below to explore the relationship between the angle of inclination and the gradient of the line forming the angle.