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Question #41885
The Question
Let and be two lines in 3D space with direction ratios and respectively, where: and If is the angle between the lines and , then the value of is:
Options
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Concepts Behind This Question
Trigonometric Standard Limits|Angle between two lines|Dot Product Projection Sign
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
This question tests the evaluation of standard trigonometric limits using Taylor series expansions and integrates it with 3D geometry.
The primary trap lies in the distinction between the angle between two vectors and the angle between two lines.
Students often compute the raw dot product of the direction vectors, which yields a negative value (-26), leading them to incorrectly select the negative cosine value (Option B).
However, the angle between two intersecting lines is defined as the acute angle between them, necessitating the absolute value of the dot product in the formula .
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Question Information
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Limits and Derivatives - Class 11 |
| Concept | Trigonometric Standard Limits |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |