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The direction cosines of the vector (2i^+2j^-k^) are ______.

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The direction cosines of the vector `(2hati + 2hatj - hatk)` are ______.

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Solution

The direction cosines of the vector `(2hati + 2hatj - hatk)` are `2/3, 2/3, (-1)/3`.

Explanation:

Direction cosines of `(2hati + 2hatj - hatk)` are

`2/sqrt(4 + 4 + 1)`, `2/sqrt(4 + 4 + 1)`, `(-1)/sqrt(4 + 4 + 1)`

i.e., `2/3, 2/3, (-1)/3`

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Chapter 12: Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry - Exercise [Page 239]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics Exemplar [English] Class 11
Chapter 12 Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry
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