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MathsMediumMCQ2023 · 08 Apr Shift 1

Q87.The shortest distance between the lines x−4 4 = y+25 = z+33 and x−13 = y−34 = z−42 is (1) 6√3 (2) 2√6 (3) 6√2 (4) 3√6

What This Question Tests

This question directly tests the ability to apply the standard formula for finding the shortest distance between two skew lines given in their Cartesian forms. It involves vector operations like dot and cross products.

Concepts Tested

Equation of a line in Cartesian formEquation of a line in vector formShortest distance formula for skew lines

Formulas Used

d = | (→a₂ - →a₁) ⋅ (→b₁ × →b₂) | / |→b₁ × →b₂|

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