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The direction cosines of vector `a=3hati+4hatj+5hatk` in the direction of positive axis of X, is

A

`+-(3)/(sqrt(50))`

B

`(4)/(sqrt(50))`

C

`(3)/(sqrt(50))`

D

`-(4)/(sqrt(50))`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`(3)/(sqrt(3^(2)+4^(2)+5^(2)))=(3)/(sqrt(50))`.
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