The shortest distance between the lines and is
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)1
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Line 1: , passing through with direction .
Line 2: , or , passing through with direction .
Vector between points: .
Cross product: .
.
Shortest distance = .
Line 2: , or , passing through with direction .
Vector between points: .
Cross product: .
.
Shortest distance = .
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