JEE MainMathematics3D GeometryMCQ+4 / −1
If the two lines and are perpendicular, then an angle between the lines l2 and is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Find direction vectors of the lines
For we can write So a direction vector of is
For let the common value be . Then Hence a direction vector of is A proportional integer form is
- Use perpendicularity of and
Since the lines are perpendicular, their direction vectors satisfy Using and ,
Thus direction vector of becomes
- Find direction vector of
Given Let the common value be . Then So a direction vector is
- Angle between and
The angle between the lines is the acute angle between their direction vectors.
Now,
Magnitudes:
Therefore, So,
- Match with options
Option B is Since this matches our result.
Hence the correct option is B.
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