JEE Main2010MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryActual
A line A B in three-dimensional space makes angles 45^ and 120^ with the positive x -axis and the positive y -axis respectively. If A B makes an acute angle with the positive z -axis, then equals
Options
- A45^
- B60^
- C75^
- D30^
Correct answer
B. 60^
Step-by-step solution
aligned & = 45^ = 1 2 & m= 120^ =- 1 2 & n= aligned where is the angle which line makes with positive z-axis. Now ^2+m^2+n^2=1 aligned & 1 2 + 1 4 + ^2 =1 & ^2 = 1 4 & = 1 2 ( Being acute) & = 3 aligned