Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Three Dimensional Geometry Q #661
KNOWLEDGE BASED
APPLY
1 Marks 2024 AISSCE(Board Exam) MCQ SINGLE
The angle which the line \(\frac{x}{1}=\frac{y}{-1}=\frac{z}{0}\) makes with the positive direction of Y-axis is:
(A) \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\)
(B) \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\)
(C) \(\frac{5\pi}{4}\)
(D) \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\)
Correct Answer: B

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The direction ratios of the line \(\frac{x}{1}=\frac{y}{-1}=\frac{z}{0}\) are 1, -1, 0.

The direction ratios of the Y-axis are 0, 1, 0.

Let \(\theta\) be the angle between the line and the Y-axis. Then, \[\cos \theta = \frac{a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2 + c_1^2} \sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2 + c_2^2}}\] where \(a_1, b_1, c_1\) are the direction ratios of the line and \(a_2, b_2, c_2\) are the direction ratios of the Y-axis.

Substituting the values, we get \[\cos \theta = \frac{(1)(0) + (-1)(1) + (0)(0)}{\sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2 + 0^2} \sqrt{0^2 + 1^2 + 0^2}} = \frac{-1}{\sqrt{2} \cdot 1} = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\]

Therefore, \(\theta = \cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)\). Since we are looking for the angle with the positive direction of the Y-axis, we want the angle between 0 and \(\pi\).

The angle whose cosine is \(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\) in the range \([0, \pi]\) is \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\).

Correct Answer: \(\frac{3\pi}{4}\)

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student needs to apply their knowledge of direction cosines and angles between lines to solve the problem.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The question requires the student to follow a specific procedure to find the angle between a line and the Y-axis, involving direction ratios and trigonometric calculations.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. The question directly tests the student's understanding of concepts related to 3D geometry as covered in the textbook.