Find the shortest distance between the lines given by $\vec{r}=(8+3 \lambda) \hat{i}+(-9-16 \lambda) \hat{j}+(10+7 \lambda) \hat{k}$ and $\vec{r}=15 \hat{i}+29 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k}+\mu(3 \hat{i}+8 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k})$. (in $\text{ units}$)

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $14$
  • D
    $16$

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