The wavefront of a light beam is given by the equation x+2y+3x=c (where c is arbitrary constant), then the angle made by the direction of light with the y−axis is
A
sin−1(2√14)
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B
cos−1(2√14)
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C
sin−1(3√14)
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D
cos−1(1√14)
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Solution
The correct option is Bcos−1(2√14) Here, direction of light of equation x+2y+3x=c, is given by normal vector,