JEE Advanced2008MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryActual
Paragraph: Consider the lines: L₁: x+1 3 = y+2 1 = z+1 2 , L₂: x-2 1 = y+2 2 = z-3 3 Question: The shortest distance between L₁ and L₂ is
Options
- A0
- B17 / 3
- C41 / 5 3
- D17 / 5 3
Correct answer
D. 17 / 5 3
Step-by-step solution
The shortest distance between L₁ and L₂ is array r | (2-(-1)) i +(2-2) j +(3-(-1)) k (- i -7 j +5 k ) 5 3 | = | (3 i +4 k ) (- i -7 j +5 k ) 5 3 |= 17 5 3 array