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 A line passes through the point A(i^+2j^+3k^) and is parallel to the vector V(i^+j^+k^) . The shortest distance from the origin, to the line is……

 

a
2
b
4
c
5
d
6

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Equation of line: x-11=y-21=z-31=t .  Let P=(t+1,t+2,t+3) be the foot of the perpendicular from origin   Then (t+1)(1)+(t+2)(1)+(t+3)(1)=0t=−2∴P=−1, 0, 1  and  OP=2

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