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A(-1,2,-3), B(5,0,-6), C(0,4,-1) are the vertices of a triangle ABC. The direction cosines of internal bisector of BAC are
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 25714,8714,5714
  • B 25714,8714,5714
  • C 574,674,874
  • D 574,674,874
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 25714,8714,5714

Given pointsA(-1,2,-3), B(5,0,-6), C(0,4,-1)

Let, the vector AD is the internal bisector of BAC, point D lie on the side BC.

Now, AB=-1-52+22+-3+62=36+4+9=7

and, AC=-1-02+2-42+-3+12=1+4+4=3

We know that, the bisector of angle BAC, divides the side BC in ratio AB:AC, i.e. 7 : 3

So, the coordinate of D is 3×5+7×03+7, 3×0+7×43+7, 3×-6+7×-13+7=32, 145, -52

Hence, the vector AD=52i^+45j^+12k^

So, the direction cosines are 52522+452+122, 45522+452+122'12522+452+122

i.e. 25714, 8714,5714

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