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1.

A charge q enters in a perpendicular direction of \(\vec B\) with \(\vec V\) velocity. What would be the force on this charge and what would be the path of the particle?

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Force acting on charge
F = q \(\overrightarrow{(v} \times \vec{B} )\)
\(|\vec F|\) = qvBsin 90°= qvB
The path of the particle will be circular.

2.

Write the dimensional formula and unit of magnetic field.

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Dimension of magnetic field = [M1L0T-2A-1]
Unit- Tesla (7)

3.

Which fields are generated by moving charge?

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Moving charges produce both electric and magnetic field.

4.

Calculate Net Domestic Product at Factor Cost by (a) Income Method, an (b) Production Method from the following data :(Items)(Rs. in crore)(i) Net value Added at market price by primary sector  1,000(ii) Wages and salaries2,000(iii) Social Securitl'Contribuiion by Employers100(iv) Net value added at market price by the secondary sector 600(v) Corporation Tax30(vi) Retained Earnings of Private Corporations10(vii) Net value added at market price by the tertiary sector1,400(viii) Dividend60(ix) Rent300(x) Interest300(xi) Net Indirect Tax200(xii) Social Security Contribution by Employees80

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(a) By Income Method

Net Domestic Product at Factor Cost (NDPFC) = Wages and Salaries + Social Security Contribution by Employers + Corporation Tax + Retained Earning of Private Corporations + Dividend +Rent + Interest 

= 2,000+ 100 + 30 + 10 + 60 + 300 + 300 

= Rs. 2,800 crore.

5.

Calculate National Income :(Content)(Rs. in crore)(i) Net current transfer from rest of the word(ii) Private final consumption expenditure(iii) Net domestic capital formation(iv) Change in stock(v) Depreciation(vi) Government final consumption expenditure(vii) Net exports(viii) Net indirect taxes(ix) Net factor income paid to abroad

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NI = (ii) + (vi) + (iii) + (vii) - (ix) - (viii)

= Private final consumption expenditure + Govt final consumption expenditure + Net domestic capital formation + Net exports - [Net factor income paid to abroad + Net indirect taxes]

= 400 + 200 + 100 + 40 - [10 + 80]

= 740 - 90

National income = Rs. 650 crore.

6.

Calculates Sales from the following data :(Items)(Rs. in lakh)(i) Intermediate Costs700(ii) Consumption of Fixed Capital80(iii) Change in Stock(-) 50(iv) Subsidy60(v) Net Value Added at Factor Cost1,300(vi) Exports50

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Sale = (v + ii - iv + i) - iii

= 1,300 + 80 - 60 + 700 - (- 50)

= Rs. 2,070 lakh.

7.

Calculate 'Net National product at Factor Cost, and'Gross National Disposable Income, from the following :(Rs. in Arab)(i) Social security contributions by employees90(ii) Wages and salaries800(iii) Net current transfers to abroad(-) 30(iv) Rent and royalty300(v) Net factor income to abroad50(vi) Social security contributions by employers100(vii) Profit500(viii) Interest400(ix) Consumption of fixed capital200(x) Net indirect tax250

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(i) Net National Product at Factor Cost (NNPFC)

= Wages and salaries + social security contribution by employers + Rent and royalty + Profit + interest - Net factor income to abroad

=800+100+300+500+400-50

=2,100-50=2,050

=Rs. 2,050 Arab 

(ii) Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI)

= NNPFC + Net indirect tax + Consumption of fixed capital - Net current transfer to abroad

=2,050+250+200-(-30)

=Rs. 2,500+30

=Rs. 2,530 Arab

8.

Calculate National Income(Content)(Rs. in crore)(i) Net domestic capital formation150(ii) Government final consurnption expenditure300(iii) Net factor income from abroad(-) 20(iv) Private final consumption expenditure600(v) Depreciation30(vi) Net exports50(vii) Net indirect taxes90(viii) Net current transfers from rest of the world40

Answer»

National income = (iv) + (ii) + (i) + (vi) + (iii) - (vii)

= Private final consumption expenditure + Govt.final consumption expenditure + Net domestic capital formation + Net exports + [Net factor income from abroad - Net indirect taxes]

= 600 + 300 + 150 + 50 + (-20) - 90

= 1,100 - 110

N.I = Rs. 990 crore.

9.

Calculate Sales from the following data :(Contents)(Rs. in lakh)(i) Net Value Added at Factor Cost560(ii) Depreciation60(iii) Change in Stock(-) 30(iv) Intermediate Cost1,000(v) Exports200(vi) Indirect taxes60

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Sales = (i + ii + vi + iv) - iii

= 550 + 60 + 60 + I,000 - (-30)

= Rs. 1,710lakh

10.

Calculate'Net National Disposable Income and Rs. Personal Income'from the following data :(Rs. crore)(i) Personal tax212(ii) Net National Product at Factor Cost2,500(iii) Net indirect taxes180(iv)Domestic product accruing to government500(v) Retained earnings of private corporations80(vi) Net factor income from abroad23(vii) National debt Interest100(viii) Net current transfers from abroad20(ix) Corporation tax70(x) Current transfers from government30

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NNDI = (ii) + (iii) + (viii)

= 2,500 + 180 + 20

= 2,700 crore

P.I. = (ii) - (iv) + (vii) + (viii) + (x) - (ix) - (v)

= 2,500-500 + 100 + 20 + 30 - 70 - 80

= 2,000 crore

11.

Calculate National Income by (i) Income Method, and (ii) Expenditure Method from the following data :(Items)(Rs. in crore)(i) Profit200(ii) Private Final Consumption Expenditure440(iii) Govt. Final Consumption Expenditure250(iv) Compensation of Employees350(v) Gross Domestic Capital Formation90(vi) Consumption of Fixed Capital20(vii) Net Exports(-)20(viii) Interest60(ix) Rent70(x) Net Factor Income to Abroad50(xi) Net Indirect Taxes60

Answer»

Income Method

NNPFC= Profit + Compensation of Employees +

Interest + Rent - Net Factor Income to Abroad

= 200 + 350 + 50 + 70 - 50

=  Rs. 630 crore.

Expenditure Method

NNPFC = Private Final Consumption Expenditure + Govt. Final Consumption Expenditure + Gross Domestic Capital Formation + Net Exports - Consumption of Fixed Capital - Net Factor Income to Abroad - Net Indirect Taxes 

= 440 + 250 + 90 + (-20) - 20 - (50) - 60 

= 780 - 20 - 20 + 50 - 60

= 780 - 100 + 50

= 780 - 150

NNPFC=Rs.630 crore.

12.

Calculate National Income {rom the following data :(Content)(Rs. in crore)(i) Private final consumption expenditure900(ii) Profit100(iii) Government final consumption expenditure400(iv) Net indirect taxes100(v) Gross domestic capital formation250(vi) Change in stock50(vii) Net factor income from abroad(-)40(viii) Consumption of fixed capital20(ix) Net imports30

Answer» N.I. = (i) + (iii) + (v)- (viii) - (ix) - (iv) + (vii)

=900 + 400 + 250 - 20 - 30 -100 + (-40)

= Rs.1,360 crore
13.

In a small company, paid-up share capital does not exceed ₹ __________ or such higher amount as may be prescribed. (a) ₹ 100 lakh (b) ₹ 20 lakh (c) ₹ 50 lakh

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Correct option is (c) ₹ 50 lakh

14.

State which of the following statements is True or False:1.The minimum paid up capital in case of both private and public company may be prescribed differently by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. 2.Audit of accounts of a company is not compulsory.

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1.True

2.False

15.

Distinguish between the following:Private Company and Public Company

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BasisPrivate CompanyPublic Company
1. DefinitionA company, which by its articles restricts the right to transfer of shares and limits maximum membership up to 200 is called a Private Company.A company that is not a private company is called a Public Company.
2. Number of membersMinimum 2 and maximum 200 members.Minimum 7 and maximum ‘No limit’ on membership.
3. Number of directorsMinimum 2 directors are essential, in Private Company.Minimum 3 directors are essential in a Public Company.
4. Right to transfer sharesShares of Private companies are not transferable.Shares of public companies are freely transferable.
5. Issue of prospectusA private company cannot issue a prospectus.Public companies can issue prospectus.
6. Ending wordsName of the Private Company compulsory ends with “Private Limited.”Name of Public company compulsory ends with “Limited”.
16.

Select the correct option from the bracket:Group ‘A’Group ‘B’(1) Private company……………(2) Public company………….(3) ………………Member has unlimited liability(4) Incorporated Outside India………………(5) ………………service-oriented organization (Foreign Company, Minimum 7 members, Maximum 200 members, Co-operative society, Unlimited Liability Company)

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Group ‘A’Group ‘B’
(1) Private companyMaximum 200 members
(2) Public companyMinimum 7 members
(3) Unlimited Liability CompanyMember has unlimited liability
(4) Incorporated Outside IndiaForeign Company
(5) Co-operative societyservice-oriented organization
17.

In which form the owner, establisher and manager is only one?(A) Joint enterprise(B) Government company(C) Co-operative society(D) Sole proprietorship

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Correct option is (D) Sole proprietorship

18.

Find the odd one out.(a) “An inquiry into the nature and the causes of the Wealth of Nations”(b) “Principles of Economics”(c) “Nature and Significance of Economic Science”(d) “Ceteris paribus”

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(d) “Ceteris paribus”

19.

Which of the following is a microeconomics statement?(a) The real domestic output increased by 2.5 percent last year(b) Unemployment was 9.8 percent of the labour force last year(c) The price of wheat determines its demand(d) The general price level increased by 4 percent last year

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(c) The price of wheat determines its demand

20.

Define National Income.

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It is a monetary measure of the income generated within the country plus net income received from abroad during a year.

21.

Define National Product.

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Sum of factor incomes accruing to normal residents of a country during a year from their contribution to productions at home and abroad.

22.

Total cost of producing 1000 cell phone is ₹10 lakhs if the marginal cost of producing 1001 unit is ₹4,000. What will be the total cost of producing 1001 unit?

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The total cost of producing 1001 unit is 10,04,000

23.

State the various components of the Expenditure Method that are used to calculate National Income. Components of Expenditure Method:(i) Private Final Consumption Expenditure (ii) Government Final Consumption Expenditure (iii) Investment Expenditure (iv) Net Exports (X - M).

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(i) Private Final Consumption Expenditure (C): It refers to expenditure on final goods and services by the individuals, households and Non-profit Institution Serving Society.

(ii) Government Final Consumption Expenditure (G): It refers to expenditure on final goods and services by the government, like expenditure on the purchase of goods for consumption by the defence personnel.

(iii) Investment Expenditure (I): It refers to expenditure on the purchase of final goods by the producers.

(iv) Net Exports (X - M): It is the difference between exports and import during an accounting year.

24.

Why does the SMC curve cut the AVC curve at the minimum point of the AVC curve?

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It happens because when AVC falls, SMC is less than AVC. When AVC starts rising, SMC is more than AVC. So, it is only when AVC is constant and at its minimum point, that SMC is equal to AVC. Therefore, SMC curve cuts AVC curve at its minimum point.

25.

Give reasons, whether the statement is true or false any why? The difference between average cost and average variable cost is always constant.

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False, the difference between AC and AVC is due to AFC. As output increase AFC falls, so the difference between AC and AVC falls.

26.

Which curve is also called Envelope Curve? (a) SMC (b) LAC (c) SAC (d) LMC

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Correct answer is (b) LAC

27.

The cost curve which is a rectangular hyperbola is(a) ATC (b) AFC (c) TFC (d) AVC

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The cost curve which is a rectangular hyperbola is AFC

28.

List three differences between Intensive and Extensive Agriculture. 

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Intensive Extensive Agriculture 
Farm Size Small Large 
Investment LessMore 
Labour More Less

29.

Do you think that shift from one sector’s dominance to another sector’s dominance in an economy is common as the economy develops?

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Yes, there is a shift in one sector’s dominance to other as the economy develops. As there is development, there is increased investment by the government in the education and health sector. This increases the knowledge of a person, and an educated individual prefers working in the manufacturing or service sector over agriculture. With time, the number of people employed in the agriculture sector will decrease, and there will be a subsequent increase in other sectors. This results in a shift of dominance from agriculture to other sectors.

30.

Which of the two NVAFC and NVAMP is equal to sum of factor income.

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NVAFC of the two NVAFC and NVAMP is equal to sum of factor income.

31.

If Nominal Income is Rs.600 and Price index is 100, find Real Income.

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Real Income=Norninal Income/Price Index x100

=600/100x100= Rs.600

32.

Give scientific reasons:Sound travels faster in iron than in air.

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  • Sound requires a material medium for its propagation and travels in the form of a longitudinal wave. 
  • The denser the medium, faster is the propagation of sound. 
  • Hence, sound travels faster in iron than in air.
33.

Give scientific reasons:A SONAR system is installed in a ship.

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  • A SONAR system determines the depth of the sea. 
  • It locates underwater hills, valleys, icebergs, submarines and sunken ships. It also locates the positions of other ships or submarines. 
  • Hence a SONAR system is installed in a ship.
34.

Name the following:1. The matter or substance through which sound gets transmitted.2. Three major parts of the ear.3. Any two examples in which infrasound is produced.4. Name the living beings that can produce ultrasound.

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1. Solid, liquid, gases.

2. External ear, the middle ear and the inner ear.

3. Pendulum, earthquake.

4. Bats, dolphins, mice.

35.

In India ……………. occur very after in hilly states.

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In India landslides occur very after in hilly states.

36.

Define the SI unit of magnetic induction from Lorentz force.

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The SI unit of magnetic induction is the tesla. We can define the unit from the velocity dependent part of the Lorentz force that acts on a charge in motion parallel to a magnetic field.

Definition : The magnitude of magnetic induction is said to be 1 tesla when a charge of 1 coulomb experiences a force of 1 N when it moves at 1 m/s in a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the field.

1 tesla (T) = 1 N’s/Gm = 1 N/A-m.

[Notes : (1) Since the ampere and not the coulomb is the fundamental unit, the tesla is defined from the expression for the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field when placed perpendicular to the direction of the field The magnitude of magnetic induction is said to be 1 tesla when a conductor of length 1 metre and carrying a current of 1 ampere experiences a force oflN when it is placed with its length perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field. (2) The unit is named after Nikola Tesla (1870 -1943), Croatia-born US electrical engineer, inventor of the AC induction motor.]

37.

Find the circumferences of the circles with the radius given below. A) 7 cm B) 3.5 cm C) 14 cm

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A) Given radius (r) = 7 cm 

Circumference of a circle C = 2πr (∵ π = \(\frac{22}{7}\)) = 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 7 = 44 cm 

∴ Circumference of a circle = 44 cm

B) Given radius (r) = 3.5 cm 

Circumference of a circle C = 2πr (∵ π = \(\frac{22}{7}\))

= 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 3.5 

∴ Circumference of a circle = 22 cm

C) Given radius (r) = 14 cm 

Circumference of a circle C = 2πr (∵ π = \(\frac{22}{7}\)

= 2 x \(\frac{22}{7}\) x 14 

∴ Circumference of a circle = 88 cm

38.

The radius of the circle 3x2 + by2 + 4bx – 6by + b2 = 0 is …(a) 1 (b) 3(c) √10(d) √11

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(c) √10

Here b = 3

3x2 + 3y2 + 12x - 18y + 9 = 0 

(÷ 3) zz > x2 + y2 + 4x – 6y + 3 = 0

Comparing with general form

g = 2, f = -3, c = 3 

∴ radius = √(g2 + f2 - c) = √(4 + 9 - 3) = √10

39.

Area of the greatest rectangle inscribed in the ellipse (x2/a2) + (y2/b2) = 1 is …(a) 2ab (b) ab (c) √ab(d) a/b

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(a) 2ab

Area of the greatest rectangle is (√2a) (√2b) 

= 2ab

40.

If the two tangents drawn from a point P to the parabola y2 = 4x are at right angles then the locus of P is … (a) 2x + 1 = 0 (b) x = -1 (c) 2x – 1 = 0 (d) x = 1

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(b) x = -1

When the tangents at drawns from a point on the directrix are at right angles. 

So equation of directrix to y2 = 4x is x = -1

41.

If the normal at the point ‘t1‘ on the parabola y2 = 4ax meets the parabola again at the point ‘t2‘ , then prove that t2 = (t1 + (2/t1))

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Equation of normal to y2 = 4 at’ t’ is y + xt = 2at + at3

So equation of normal at ‘t1’ is y + xt1 = 2at1 + at13 

The normal meets the parabola y= 4ax at ‘t2’ 

(ie.,) at (at22, 2at2

⇒ 2at2 + at1t22 = 2at1 + at13 

So 2a(t2 – t1) = at13 – at1t22 

⇒ 2a(t2 – t1) = at1(t12 – t22

⇒ 2(t2 – t1) = t1(t1 + t2)(t– t2

⇒ 2 = -t1(t1 + t2

⇒ t1 + t2 = -2/t1

⇒ t2 = -t1 - (2/t1) = -(t1 + (2/t1))

42.

The vertex of the parabola x2 + 12x – 9y = 0 is …(a) (6, -1) (b) (-6, 4) (c) (6, 4) (d) (-6, -4)

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(d) (-6, -4)

Given parabola is x2 + 12x – 9y = 0 

⇒ (x2 + 12x + 36) – 36 – 9y = 0

⇒ (x + 6)2 = 9y + 36 ⇒ (x + 6)2 = 9(y + 4) 

∴ Vertex = (-6, -4)

43.

The sum of the focal distances from any point of the ellipse 9x2 + 16y2 = 144 is …(a) 32 (b) 18 (c) 16 (d) 8

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(d) 8

We have, 9x2 + 16y2 = 144 

⇒ (x2/16) + (y2/9) = 1 (Dividing both sides by 144) 

Here a2 = 16, b2 = 9 ⇒ a = 4, b = 3 

Length of major axis = 2a = 2(4) = 8 

Since the sum of the focal distances from any point on the ellipse is equal to its major axis 

∴ Required sum = 8

44.

Identify the type of conic section of the equations.2x2 – y2 = 7

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Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic 

Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0 

We get A = 2, C = – 1 

Where A ≠ C also A and C are of opposite signs. 

So the conic is a hyperbola.

45.

Identify the type of conic section of the equations.y2 + 4x + 3y + 4 = 0

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Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic 

Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0 

We get A = 0 and B = 0 

So the conic is a parabola.

46.

Write the step of Elimination Method.

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  • Steps in the elimination method:
  • First multiply both the equations by some suitable non-zero constants to make the coefficients of one variable (either x or y) numerically equal.
  • Then add or subtract one equation from the other so that one variable gets eliminated. If you get an equation in one variable, go to Step 3. If in Step 2, we obtain a true statement involving no variable, then the original pair of equations has infinitely many solutions. If in Step 2, we obtain a false statement involving no variable, then the original pair of equations has no solution, i.e., it is inconsistent.
  • Solve the equation in one variable (x or y) so obtained to get its value.
  • Substitute this value of x (or y) in either of the original equations to get the value of the other variable.
47.

Identify the type of conic section of the equations.x2 + y2 + x – y = 0

Answer»

Comparing this equation with the general equation of the conic 

Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0 

We get A = C and B = 0 

So the given conic is a circle.

48.

Let A, B, C be the feet of perpendiculars from a point P on the x, y, z-axis respectively. Find the coordinates of A, B and C in each of the following where the point P is :(i) A = (3, 4, 2)(ii) (–5, 3, 7)(iii) (4, – 3, – 5)

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(i) (3, 4, 2):- A (3, 0, 0), B (0, 4, 0), C (0, 0, 2)

(ii) (–5, 3, 7):- A (−5, 0, 0), B (0, 3, 0), C (0, 0, 7)

(iii) (4, – 3, – 5):- A (4, 0, 0), B (0, −3, 0), C (0, 0, −5)

49.

Let L, M, N be the feet of the perpendiculars drawn from a point P (3, 4, 5) on the x, y and z-axes respectively. Find the coordinates of L, M and N.

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Since L is the foot of perpendicular from P on the x-axis, its y and z coordinates are zero. The coordinates of L is (3, 0, 0). Similarly, the coordinates of M and N are (0, 4, 0) and (0, 0, 5), respectively

50.

Compute the value of x in the figure:

Answer»

From the given figure, we can write as

∠ACD + ∠ACB = 180° is a linear pair

On rearranging we get

∠ACB = 180° – 112° = 68°

Again from the figure we have,

∠BAE + ∠BAC = 180° is a linear pair

On rearranging we get,

∠BAC = 180°– 120° = 60°

We know that the sum of all angles of a triangle is 180°.

Therefore, for △ABC:

x + ∠BAC + ∠ACB = 180°

x = 180° – 60° – 68° = 52°

x = 52°