The shortest distance between the lines $L_1: \bar{r} = \hat{i} + \hat{j} + \lambda(\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k})$ and $L_2: \bar{r} = \hat{j} + \hat{k} + \mu(\hat{j} + 2\hat{k} - \hat{i})$ is equal to:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{14}}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{\sqrt{14}}$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{\sqrt{14}}$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{\sqrt{14}}$

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