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If a directed line L passing through the origin makes angles α, β and y with x, y and z-axes, respectively, called direction angles, then what are cosα, cosβ, and cosy called?


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cosines of the directed line L.

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direction cosines of the directed line L.

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directions of the directed line L.

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direction ratios of the directed line L.

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The correct option is B

direction cosines of the directed line L.


If a directed line L passing through the origin makes angles α, β and y with x, y and z-axes, respectively, called direction angles, then cosine of these angles, namely, cosα, cosβ, and cosy are called direction cosines of the directed line L


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