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China geometry
Problem
Suppose in the tetrahedron , , , the distance and angle between the lines and are and respectively. Then the volume of the tetrahedron equals ( ).
(A) (B) (C) (D)

(A) (B) (C) (D)
Solution
As in the diagram, from point draw a line such that it is equal and parallel to . Construct a prism - with as base and as a lateral edge. Denote as the volume of the tetrahedron and the volume of the prism, then .
Since , and the common perpendicular line of and is the height of the prism, then So .
Answer: B.
Since , and the common perpendicular line of and is the height of the prism, then So .
Answer: B.
Final answer
B
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