Let the line of the shortest distance between the lines L1: r=( i+2 j+3 k)+ ( i- j+ k) and L2: r=(4 i+5 j+6 k)+ ( i+ j- k) intersect L1 and L2 at P and Q respectively. If ( , , ) is the mid point of the line segment PQ, then 2( + + ) is equal to .
Answer
21
Solution
P(1+ , 2- , 3+ ), Q(4+ , 5+ , 6- )
PQ=(3+ - , 3+ + , 3- - )
∵ PQ is perpendicular to both lines:
PQ (1, -1, 1)=0 3 + =3
PQ (1, 1, -1)=0 +3 =-3
= 32, =- 32 P ( 52, 12, 92 ), Q ( 52, 72, 152 )
Mid point ( 52, 2, 6 ) 2( + + )=5+4+12=21
Answer: 21