The length of the perpendicular from the point $A(1, -2, -3)$ on the line $\frac{x-1}{2} = \frac{y+3}{-1} = \frac{z+1}{-2}$ is (in $\text{ units}$)

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $4$

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