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Class 12 Three Dimensional Geometry · Mcq Single Correct1 Marksshortest_distance

Class 12 Maths · Three Dimensional Geometry · Mcq Single Correct #17

Find the shortest distance between r=(8,−9,10)+t(3,−16,7) and r=(15,29,5)+s(3,8,−5).

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Final Answer: Option (C): 14
  1. The direction cross product is (24,36,72), of norm 84. The connector (7,38,−5) has dot product 1176 with it. Distance=1176/84=14.

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