If a line has direction ratios $2, -1, -2$,determine its direction cosines.

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{1}{3}, -\frac{2}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{2}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3}, -\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{2}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{2}{3}, -\frac{1}{3}$

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