If the direction cosines of a line are k...

If the direction cosines of a line are `k,(1)/(2),0` then k =

A

`pm(1)/(2)`

B

`pm(sqrt(3))/(4)`

C

`pm(sqrt(3))/(2)`

D

`pm(1)/(sqrt(2))`

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The correct Answer is:

C

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