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Question from samane, a student:

how can i measure the distance between 2 lines in 4D??

Samane,

Your approach depends upon what mathematics you know. You might be happiest by taking generic points on each line, computing the square of the distance between the two points, then using calculus to find the minimum distance. If you know enough vector geometry there are methods that might involve less work.

Chris

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