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If `P(0,1,2),Q(4,-2,1)` and `O(0,0,0)` are three points, then `/_POQ=`

A

`(pi)/6`

B

`(pi)/4`

C

`(pi)/3`

D

`(pi)/2`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Direction ratios of OP and OQ are proportional to 0,1,2 and 4,-2,1 respectively
`:.cos /_POQ=(pi)/2`
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