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In the given figure, the shortest distance of point A from line l is .

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AD
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Solution

The correct option is C AD
We know that perpendicular line is the shortest of all the lines, that can be drawn to a given straight line from a given point outside it. In the given figure AD is perpendicular to line l. Therefore, in the given figure, AD is the shortest distance of point A from line l.


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