Thread: Shortest Distance between lines (3D) NEED HELP

Hi Everyone, I have this question I try to solve it with the formula but it does not work.
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Find the shortest distance between the line r = Xi+Yj+Zk = i + j - k +sU and r= tV and UxV is not equal to zero

Originally Posted by angelme

Find the shortest distance between the line r = Xi+Yj+Zk = i + j - k +sU and r= tV and UxV is not equal to zero

I feel sorry for you. Whoever wrote you text/notes does not use standard notation nor symbols.
I can give you the standard answer.
If each of and the distance between them is


I hope you can use this in some way.