The shortest distance from the origin to a variable point on the sphere $(x - 2)^{2} + (y - 3)^{2} + (z - 6)^{2} = 1$ is

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Solution

The correct option is B 6

Required distance = |OC-AC|
= $\sqrt{4 + 9 + 36} - 1$
=6

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