3D Geometry
Shortest Distance Between Skew Lines
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Grade 12

Question:

Shortest distance between $\frac{x-4}{4}=\frac{y+2}{5}=\frac{z+3}{3}$ and $\frac{x-1}{3}=\frac{y-3}{4}=\frac{z-4}{2}$ is
$6\sqrt{3}$
$2\sqrt{6}$
$6\sqrt{2}$
$3\sqrt{6}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: $SD=\frac{|\overrightarrow{A_1A_2}\cdot(\vec{d}_1\times\vec{d}_2)|}{|\vec{d}_1\times\vec{d}_2|}$.
$SD=3\sqrt{6}$.
Correct Answer: 4

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