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A vector makes angles `45^(o)` and `60^(o)` with positive axes of x and y respectively. Then the angle between the vector and the z-axis is

A

`60^(o) or 45^(o)`

B

`45^(o) or 135^(o)`

C

`60^(o) or 120^(o)`

D

`30^(o) or 150^(o)`

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