A particle starting from the origin (0,0) moves in a straight line in the (x,y) plane. Its coordinates at a later time are (√3,3). The path of the particle makes with the x-axis an angle of
A
45∘
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B
60∘
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C
0∘
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D
30∘
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Solution
The correct option is B60∘ Let, θ be the angle which the particle makes with an x-axis.
From the given figure: tanθ=3√3=√3⇒θ=tan−1√3=60∘.
Hence, the correct answer is option (b).