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The projection of a line on a co-ordinate axes are 2, 3, 6. Then the length of the line is

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Projections on axes are the components of the vector.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2026
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The problem requires finding the length of a line given its projections on the coordinate axes. To solve this, we can use the formula for the length of a line segment with projections on the coordinate axes. The projections of a line on the axes are analogous to its direction ratios.

Given projections on the coordinate axes:

  • Along the x-axis: \(a = 2\)
  • Along the y-axis: \(b = 3\)
  • Along the z-axis: \(c = 6\)

The formula for the length of the line using its projections (direction ratios) is:

\(L = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}\)

Substituting the given values into the formula:

\(L = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 6^2}\)

\(L = \sqrt{4 + 9 + 36}\)

\(L = \sqrt{49}\)

\(L = 7\)

Thus, the length of the line is 7.

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