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Write the condition for the lines r=a1+λb1 and r=a2+μb2 to be intersecting.

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The shortest distance between the lines r=a1+λb1 and r=a2+λb2 is given by

d=a2- a1.b1×b2 b1×b2

For the lines to be intersecting, d=0.

a2- a1.b1×b2 b1×b2=0a2- a1.b1×b2=0

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