Find the acute angle between the straight lines y = x and y = √3x
A
15o
B
30o
C
45o
D
60o
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
y = x, Gradient (m1) = 1
y = √3x gradient (m2) = √3
\(tan\theta = \frac{m_2 - m_1}{1+m_2 m_1}\\
tan\theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{1+\sqrt{3}\times 1}\\
=\frac{1.73 -1 }{1+1.73}=
\frac{0.73}{2.73}=0.268\)
θ = Tan-1 (0.268)
= 15o
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