The shortest distance between lines L_1 and L_2, where L_1: x-1 2= y+1 -3= z+4 2 and L_2 is the line passing through the points A(-4,4,3),B(-1,6,3)…
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The shortest distance between lines L1 and L2, where L1:2x−1=−3y+1=2z+4 and L2 is the line passing through the points A(−4,4,3),B(−1,6,3) and perpendicular to the line −2x−3=3y=1z−1, is
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Held on 31 Jan 2024 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
221121
B
11724
C
221141
D
11742
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Solution
Given: L2 passes through A(−4,4,3)andB(−1,6,3).
⇒L2:3x+4=2y−4=0z−3
Also, L1:2x−1=−3y+1=2z+4
We know that, shortest distance between L1:a1x−x1=b1y−y1=c1z−z1 and L2:a2x−x2=b2y−y2=c2z−z2 is given by,