If a line has direction ratios 2, -1, -2 then what are its direction cosines?
Given : A line has direction ratios 2, -1, -2
To find : Direction cosines of the line
Formula used : If (l,m,n) are the direction ratios of a given line then direction cosines are given by ,
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Here l = 2 , m = -1 , n = -2
Direction cosines of the line with direction ratios 2, -1, -2 is
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Direction cosines of the line with direction ratios 2, -1, -2 is ,
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