Q58 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1) · Mathematics

If the shortest distance between the lines x−λ−2=y−21=z−11 and x−31=y−1−2=z−21 is 1, then the sum of all possible values of λ is

  • A
    0
  • Correct answer
    B
    23
  • C
    33
  • D
    −23

Solution

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=a→2-a→1·b1→×b2→b1→×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

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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