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If OA is equally inclined to OX,OY ,OZ and if A is `sqrt(3)` units from the origin then the cordinates of A are

A

(3,3,3)

B

(-1,1,-1)

C

)-1,1,1)

D

(1,1,1)

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The correct Answer is:
D

Since, OA is equally inclined to OX,OY and OZ
So, coordinates of A are (a,a,a)
Also, OA `=sqrt3`
`therefore" "sqrt((a-0)^2+(a-0)^2+(a-0)^2)=sqrt3`
`rArr" "sqrt(3a^2)=sqrt(3)rArra=pm1`
`therefore` Coordinates of A are (1,1,1) or (-1,-1,-1)
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