Q.

If a line makes angles cos-115, cos-135 with X and Y-axes respectively, then the angle made by the line with Z-axis is

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a

cos-1(1/5)

b

cos-1(4/5)

c

cos-1(2/5)

d

cos-13/5

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

We know that if α,β,γ are the angles made by the line with axes then cos2α+cos2β+cos2γ=1

Hence, with the given data 

125+925+x=1x=1-1025 =1525 =35

Therefore, the angle made by the line with z-axis is cos-135

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