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If `P(x,y,z)` is a point in space at a distance r from the origin O, then the direction cosines of the line OP are

A

`(r)/(x),(r)/(y),(r)/(z)`

B

`rx,ry,rz`

C

`(x)/(r),(y)/(r),(z)/(r)`

D

`r^(2)x,r^(2)y,r^(2)z`

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