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The line x/1 = y/2 = z/3 makes an angle with the y-axis such that:

Answer: cos(beta) = 2/sqrt(14).

  • A cos(beta) = 1/sqrt(14)
  • B cos(beta) = 3/sqrt(14)
  • C cos(beta) = 1/7
  • D cos(beta) = 2/sqrt(14)

Correct answer: D. cos(beta) = 2/sqrt(14)

Explanation: Direction ratios (1,2,3). |d| = sqrt(1+4+9) = sqrt(14). cos(beta) = 2/sqrt(14) (coefficient of y-direction).

zxyOP (x, y, z)

Three mutually perpendicular axes x, y, z meeting at the origin O, with a point P located by its (x, y, z) coordinates.

Concept context

Lines and planes in 3D space, direction cosines, distances, and angles

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