If a line makes an angle of \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) with the positive directions of both x-axis and z-axis, then the angle which it makes with the positive direction of y-axis is:
Let the angles made by the line with the x, y, and z axes be \(\alpha\), \(\beta\), and \(\gamma\) respectively.
Given that \(\alpha = \frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(\gamma = \frac{\pi}{4}\). We need to find \(\beta\).
We know that \(\cos^2{\alpha} + \cos^2{\beta} + \cos^2{\gamma} = 1\).
Substituting the given values, we have \(\cos^2{\frac{\pi}{4}} + \cos^2{\beta} + \cos^2{\frac{\pi}{4}} = 1\).
Since \(\cos{\frac{\pi}{4}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\), we get \(\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 + \cos^2{\beta} + \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)^2 = 1\).
This simplifies to \(\frac{1}{2} + \cos^2{\beta} + \frac{1}{2} = 1\).
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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis:
This is an APPLY question because the student needs to apply the formula relating direction cosines to find the unknown angle.
Knowledge Dimension:PROCEDURAL
Justification:The question requires the student to execute a procedure, namely using the relationship between direction cosines to calculate the angle with the y-axis.
Syllabus Audit:
In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. The question directly tests the student's understanding and application of a standard formula from the textbook regarding direction cosines and angles made by a line with coordinate axes.