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Let Q be the image of the point P(-2,1,-5) in the plane `3x-2y+2z+1=0`
Consider the following :
Consider the following :
1. The direction ratios of the line segment PQ are lt 3,-2,2 gt.
2. The sum of the squares of direction cosines of the line segment PQ is unity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct Answer is:
C

From (i) above, I is corrct.
We know that,
Sum of direction cosines of the line segment PQ = 1.
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