Direction Cosines from Direction Ratios (Divide each DR by √(a²+b²+c²))
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Divide each DR by √(a²+b²+c²)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| a:b:c | Direction ratios (not all zero) |
When to use this
Sign choice common to all three gives one of two opposite rays.