Angle between two lines - Direction ratios or cosines
Angle between two lines - Direction ratios or cosines
Last updated at August 8, 2026 by Teachoo
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Ex 11.2, 3 Show that the line through the points (4, 7, 8), (2, 3, 4) is parallel to the line through the points (โ1, โ2, 1), (1, 2, 5).Two lines having direction ratios ๐1, b1, c1 and ๐2, b2, c2 are parallel if ๐๐/๐๐ = ๐๐/๐๐ = ๐๐/๐๐ Also, a line passing through (x1, y1, z1) and (x2, y2, z2) has the direction ratios (x2 โ x1), (y2 โ y1), (z2 โ z1) A (4, 7, 8), B (2, 3, 4) Direction ratios = 2 โ 4, 3 โ 7, 4 โ 8 = โ2, โ4, โ4 โด ๐๐ = โ2, ๐๐ = โ4, ๐๐ = โ4 C (โ1, โ2, 1), D (1, 2, 5) Direction ratios = 1 โ (โ1), 2 โ (โ2), 5 โ 1 = 2, 4, 4 โด ๐๐ = 2, ๐๐ = 4, ๐๐ = 4 Now, ๐๐/๐๐ = (โ2)/2 = โ1 ๐๐/๐๐ = (โ4)/4 = โ1 ๐๐/๐๐ = (โ4)/4 = โ1 Since ๐1/๐2 = ๐1/๐2 = ๐1/๐2 = โ1 Thus, the direction ratios are proportional Therefore, the given lines are parallel.