Let A and B be the points defined by the position vectors a = 3i+j and b = 4i-2j, respectively. Calculate the shortest distance from A to the line OB.

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Let A and B be the points defined by the position vectors a = 3i+j and b=41-23, respectively.
Calculate the shortest distance from A to the line OB.
Transcribed Image Text:Let A and B be the points defined by the position vectors a = 3i+j and b=41-23, respectively. Calculate the shortest distance from A to the line OB.
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