Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Three Dimensional Geometry Q #884
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
5 Marks 2023 LA
35. (b) OR: Find the angle between the lines $2x=3y=-z$ and $6x=-y=-4z$.

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  1. Line 1: $2x = 3y = -z$. We can rewrite this as $\frac{x}{1/2} = \frac{y}{1/3} = \frac{z}{-1}$. Multiplying by 6 to clear fractions, we get $\frac{x}{3} = \frac{y}{2} = \frac{z}{-6}$. So the direction ratios of the first line are $a_1 = 3$, $b_1 = 2$, and $c_1 = -6$.
  2. Line 2: $6x = -y = -4z$. We can rewrite this as $\frac{x}{1/6} = \frac{y}{-1} = \frac{z}{-1/4}$. Multiplying by 12 to clear fractions, we get $\frac{x}{2} = \frac{y}{-12} = \frac{z}{-3}$. So the direction ratios of the second line are $a_2 = 2$, $b_2 = -12$, and $c_2 = -3$.
  3. Angle Formula: The angle $\theta$ between two lines with direction ratios $(a_1, b_1, c_1)$ and $(a_2, b_2, c_2)$ is given by: $$\cos \theta = \frac{|a_1a_2 + b_1b_2 + c_1c_2|}{\sqrt{a_1^2 + b_1^2 + c_1^2} \sqrt{a_2^2 + b_2^2 + c_2^2}}$$
  4. Substitute: Plugging in the values, we get: $$\cos \theta = \frac{|(3)(2) + (2)(-12) + (-6)(-3)|}{\sqrt{3^2 + 2^2 + (-6)^2} \sqrt{2^2 + (-12)^2 + (-3)^2}}$$ $$\cos \theta = \frac{|6 - 24 + 18|}{\sqrt{9 + 4 + 36} \sqrt{4 + 144 + 9}}$$ $$\cos \theta = \frac{|0|}{\sqrt{49} \sqrt{157}}$$ $$\cos \theta = 0$$
  5. Solve for $\theta$: Since $\cos \theta = 0$, we have $\theta = \frac{\pi}{2}$ or $90^\circ$.

Correct Answer: 90 degrees

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because it requires students to apply their knowledge of direction ratios/direction cosines and the formula for the angle between two lines in 3D geometry to solve the problem.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The question requires the student to follow a specific procedure to find the angle between two lines, involving finding direction ratios and applying a formula.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as COMPETENCY. The question assesses the student's ability to apply the concepts of 3D geometry to solve a problem, rather than just recalling definitions or theorems.