Mathematics · 2023
JEE Main · 8 April 2023, Shift 1 · Q16
The shortest distance between the lines (x-4)/4=(y+2)/5=(z+3)/3 and (x-1)/3=(y-3)/4=(z-4)/2 is
The shortest distance between the lines $\displaystyle \frac{x-4}{4}=\frac{y+2}{5}=\frac{z+3}{3}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{x-1}{3}=\frac{y-3}{4}=\frac{z-4}{2}$ is
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(2)
$\displaystyle 3 \sqrt{6}$
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