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The shortest distance between the lines \[ \vec r=\frac13\hat i+2\hat j+\frac83\hat k+\lambda(2\hat i-5\hat j+6\hat k) \] \[ \vec r=\left(-\frac23\hat i-\frac13\hat k\right)+\mu(\hat j-\hat k), \quad \lambda,\mu\in\mathbb R \] is

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Shortest distance between two skew lines uses the scalar triple product formula \(\frac{|(\vec a_1-\vec a_2)\cdot(\vec b_1\times\vec b_2)|}{|\vec b_1\times\vec b_2|}\).
Updated On: Apr 6, 2026
  • \(2\sqrt3\)
  • \(3\)
  • \(\sqrt{15}\)
  • \(\sqrt5\)
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The Correct Option is B

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