The shortest distance between the lines $\frac{x-3}{2}=\frac{y+15}{-7}=\frac{z-9}{5}$ and $\frac{x+1}{2}=\frac{y-1}{1}=\frac{z-9}{-3}$ is (in $\sqrt{3}$)

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $8$

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