The shortest distance between A(1,0,2) a...

The shortest distance between A(1,0,2) and the line `(x+1)/(3)=(y-2)/(-2)=(z+1)/(-1)`
is given by line joining A and B, then B in the line is

A

(a) `((1)/(2),1,(-3)/(2))`

B

(b) `((2)/(3),1,-1)`

C

(c) `((2)/(3),(-1)/(2),-2)`

D

(d) `(1,-2,-1)`

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A

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