$A$ force,$\vec{F}=(4 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}) \text{ N}$,is acting on a body. If the horizontal direction is taken along the $\hat{i} + \hat{j}$ direction,find the angle $\theta$ that the force makes with this horizontal direction.

  • A
    $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{5}\right)$
  • B
    $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{5}\right)$
  • C
    $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{5 \sqrt{2}}{9}\right)$
  • D
    $\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{5 \sqrt{2}}\right)$

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