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JEE Main2026Jan 23, Shift 1Mathematics
Q.

Let the direction cosines of two lines satisfy the equations : and . Then the cosine of the acute angle between these lines is :

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

Solution

Eliminate . From the linear equation, . Substitute into the second:

Case 1: , then . Direction ratios .

Case 2: , then . Direction ratios .

Cosine of angle.

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