If the shortest distance between the lines x- -2= y-21= z-11 and x- 31= y-1-2= z-21 is 1 , then the sum of all possible values of is :
- 0
- 2 3
- 3 3
- -2 3
Answer
(2) 2 3
Solution
S.D. = |( a2- a1) ( b1 b2)|| b1 b2|
a1=( , 2, 1), a2=( 3, 1, 2) a2- a1=( 3- , -1, 1)
b1 b2= vmatrix i& j& k\\-2&1&1\\1&-2&1 vmatrix=3( i+ j+ k)
S.D. = 3| 3- -1+1|3 3=1
| 3- |= 3 =0 or 2 3
∴ Sum =2 3
Answer: (2)