ExamBro
ExamBro
CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Consider two lines \(l_1\) and \(l_2\) with cartesian equations \(\frac{x}{2}=\frac{1-y}{-2}=\frac{z}{1}\) and \(\frac{2 x-5}{16}=\frac{y-2}{-1}=\frac{z-5}{4}\) respectively. Which of the following is/are true?
(A) Direction ratio of \(l_1\) are \(2,2,1\)
(B) Direction cosines of \(l_1\) are \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{-2}{3}, \frac{1}{3}\)
(C) Direction ratio of \(l_2\) are \(16,-1,4\)
(D) Angle between \(l_1\) and \(l_2\) is \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{38}{3 \sqrt{273}}\right)\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (B), (C) and (D) only
  2. B (A) and (B) only
  3. C (C) and (D) only
  4. D (A) only
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) (A) only

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Line \(l_1\): \(\frac{x}{2}=\frac{1-y}{-2}=\frac{z}{1} \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2}=\frac{y-1}{2}=\frac{z}{1}\) Direction ratios of \(l_1\) are \((2,2,1)\). (A) is true. Magnitude for \(l_1\) direction vector: \(\sqrt{2^2+2^2+1^2} = \sqrt{9} = 3\) Direction cosines of \(l_1\) are…
From CUET
Explore more questions on app