Calculating G's Distance from BH on an ABCD.EFGH Cube

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The discussion centers on calculating the distance from point G to line BH in an ABCD.EFGH cube with a side length of 8 cm. Participants arrive at the answer of $$\frac{8}{3}\sqrt6$$ cm, which is not listed among the provided multiple-choice options. The consensus confirms that the cube's structure is understood as having the base ABCD with vertical sides EA, FB, GC, and HD, aligning with standard geometric interpretations of such cubes.

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In an ABCD.EFGH cube whose side length is 8, the distance between the point G and the line BH is ...
A. 4 cm
B. $$4\sqrt2$$ cm
C. $$4\sqrt3$$ cm
D. $$8\sqrt2$$ cm
E. $$8\sqrt3$$ cm

I got $$\frac{8}{3}\sqrt6$$ cm. Do you guys get the same answer?
 
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Monoxdifly said:
In an ABCD.EFGH cube whose side length is 8, the distance between the point G and the line BH is ...
A. 4 cm
B. $$4\sqrt2$$ cm
C. $$4\sqrt3$$ cm
D. $$8\sqrt2$$ cm
E. $$8\sqrt3$$ cm

I got $$\frac{8}{3}\sqrt6$$ cm. Do you guys get the same answer?
I agree with you: $\frac83\sqrt6$. It's odd that in two separate problems the answer does not appear in the list of choices.

I am getting these answers on the assumption that "an ABCD.EFGH cube" means a cube where the base is ABCD, and the upper vertices are above the corresponding lower ones, so that EA, FB, GC and HD are the vertical sides. Presumably that is what is intended?
 
Opalg said:
I am getting these answers on the assumption that "an ABCD.EFGH cube" means a cube where the base is ABCD, and the upper vertices are above the corresponding lower ones, so that EA, FB, GC and HD are the vertical sides. Presumably that is what is intended?

Yes, that is what's intended.
 

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