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A line has direction cosines 0, 1/2 and n. What is n?
A±1/2
B±3/4
C±√3/2
D±1/√2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. ±√3/2
Since n² = 1 - 1/4 = 3/4, n is ±√3/2.
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