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A line with direction ratios 1, -1, sqrt(2) makes what acute angle with the z-axis?
A30 degrees
B60 degrees
C90 degrees
D45 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 45 degrees
The magnitude is 2, so cos g = sqrt(2)/2, which gives 45 degrees.
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