l+m+n=0
m+n=−l
∴(m+n)2=l2
∴l2=m2+n2+2mn
But, m2+n2=l2
∴2mn=0
∴ m=0 or n=0
∴ l=−n or l=−m
∵l2+m2+n2=1
∴ The two direction cosines are (21,0,2−1) and (21,2−1,0)
θ is the angle between them.
∴cos θ=l1l2+m1m2+n1n2=2121+0+0=21
∴θ=3π.
Note : Taking l=2−1, will also given the same solution, but the supplementary angle. Both are correct, we choose the one present in the options.