If $m=1$ is the slope of a line $L$, then the product of the slopes of non-parallel lines which are inclined…

If $m=1$ is the slope of a line $L$, then the product of the slopes of non-parallel lines which are inclined at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with $L$ is
  1. 1
  2. -1
  3. $\sqrt{3}$
  4. $-\frac{1}{2}$

Solution

Let slope of line, which inclined with angle $60^{\circ}$ with line $L$ is ' $n$ ', so $ \begin{aligned} & \tan 60^{\circ}=\left|\frac{n-1}{1+n}\right|=\sqrt{3} \\ & \Rightarrow \quad(n-1)^2=3(n+1)^2 \\ & \Rightarrow 2 n^2+8 n+2=0 \text {, which roots are slope of } \\ & \text { required lines, so product of slopes }=1 \text {. } \\ & \end{aligned} $

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2018 (23 Apr Shift 2)

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