Question

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

• A. AB
• B. AC
• C. AD
• D. AE

Answer 1

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 ${}^{\prime }{l}^{\prime }$.