If the normal to the curve $y = f(x)$ is parallel to the $x-$axis,then the correct statement is:

  • A
    $\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
  • B
    $\frac{dy}{dx} = 1$
  • C
    $\frac{dx}{dy} = 0$
  • D
    None of these

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