The shortest distance between the lines and is :
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
For the two lines, we have points and , and direction vectors and .
The vector .
The shortest distance formula is:
Compute
So .
The scalar triple product: .
Therefore, shortest distance .
The vector .
The shortest distance formula is:
Compute
So .
The scalar triple product: .
Therefore, shortest distance .
JEE Main · 2022 · 27 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Single correct option