If A(1, 2, 3), B(4, 5, 7), C(-4, 3, -6) and D(2, 9, 2) are four given points then find the angle between the lines AB and CD.

Given -


A = (1,2,3)


B = (4,5,7)


C = (-4,3,-6)


D = (2,9,2)


Formula to be used – If P = (a,b,c) and Q = (a’,b’,c’),then the direction ratios of the line PQ is given by ((a’-a),(b’-b),(c’-c))


The direction ratios of the line AB can be given by


((4-1),(5-2),(7-3))


=(3,3,4)


Similarly, the direction ratios of the line CD can be given by


((2+4),(9-3),(2+6))


=(6,6,8)


To find – Angle between the two pair of lines AB and CD


Tip – If (a,b,c) be the direction ratios of the first line and (a’,b’,c’) be that of the second, then the angle between these pair of lines is given by


The angle between the lines







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