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The two lines given by r⃗=(i^+2j^+3k^)+μ(i^−j^+k^)\vec{r} = (\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) + \mu(\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) and r⃗=(2i^−j^−k^)+μ(−i^+j^−k^)\vec{r} = (2\hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}) + \mu(-\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k})

A. are perpendicular

B. are parallel.

C. have shortest distance 0.

D. have shortest distance 26\sqrt{26}.

E. have shortest distance 78\sqrt{78}.

Which of the above statements are true?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Direction vectors d1=(1,−1,1)d_1 = (1,-1,1), d2=(−1,1,−1)=−d1d_2 = (-1,1,-1) = -d_1, so lines are parallel (B). Vector joining points: (1,−3,−4)(1,-3,-4). Cross product with d1d_1 gives (−7,−5,2)(-7,-5,2) with magnitude 78\sqrt{78}. Distance = 78/3=26\sqrt{78}/\sqrt{3} = \sqrt{26} (D).

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