AP EAMCET2001MathematicsThree Dimensional Geometry
If a line makes angle 3 and 4 with the X -axis and Y -axis respectively, then the angle made by the line with the Z -axis is
Options
- A2
- B4
- C5 12
- D3
Correct answer
D. 3
Step-by-step solution
We know that, array rlrl & & ^2 + ^2 + ^2 =1 & & ^2 3 + ^2 4 + ^2 =1 & ( 1 2 )^2+ ( 1 2 )^2+ ^2 =1 & ^2 =1- 1 4 - 1 2 = 1 4 & = 1 2 = 3 & = 3 array