JEE Main · 2026 · 04 Apr 2026 · Shift 1 · Three Dimensional Geometry

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A line with direction ratios intersects the lines and at the points P and Q, respectively. If the length of the line segment PQ is , then is equal to:
  1. (A)1024
  2. (B)1014✓ Correct
  3. (C)1104
  4. (D)1204

Answer: (B)

Solution

Let on the first line and on the second. For to be parallel to , the components must be proportional to . Solving gives , , so and . Then , hence .

JEE Main · 2026 · 04 Apr 2026 · Shift 1 · Single correct option

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