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If the shortest distance between the lines xλ2=y21=z11 and x31=y12=z21 is 1, then the sum of all possible values of λ is
MathematicsThree Dimensional GeometryJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B 23
  • C 33
  • D 23
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 23

Given: Equations of line,

x-λ-2=y-21=z-11 and x-31=y-1-2=z-21

Now, we know that shortest distance between two lines is given by,

S.D=a2-a1·b1×b2b1×b2

1=λ-31-1-2111-21i^j^k^-2111-21

1=λ-33+3-33i^+3j^+3k^

λ-3=3

λ=0, 23

Hence, the sum is 23

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