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The line passes through $(1,0)$ and $(-2, \sqrt{3})$ makes an angle of ..... with $x$-axis
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Options:
  • A $60^{\circ}$
  • B $120^{\circ}$
  • C $150^{\circ}$
  • D $135^{\circ}$
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The correct answer is: $150^{\circ}$
Gradient of the line which passes through $(1,0)$ and $(-2, \sqrt{3})$ is $m=\frac{\sqrt{3}-0}{-2-1}=-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
$\Rightarrow=\tan ^{-1}\left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right)=150^{\circ}$

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