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प्रश्न

If the directions cosines of a line are k,k,k, then ______.

विकल्प

  • k > 0

  • 0 < k < 1

  • k = 1

  • k = `1/sqrt(3)` or `- 1/sqrt(3)`

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उत्तर

If the directions cosines of a line are k,k,k, then k = `1/sqrt(3)` or `- 1/sqrt(3)`.

Explanation:

If l, m, n are the direction cosines of a line, then

l2 + m2 + n2 = 1

So, k2 + k2 + k2 = 1

⇒ 3k2 = 1

⇒ k = `+- 1/sqrt(3)`

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अध्याय 11: Three Dimensional Geometry - Exercise [पृष्ठ २३८]

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अध्याय 11 Three Dimensional Geometry
Exercise | Q 30 | पृष्ठ २३८

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