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Euclidean Distance Between Two Vectors (arrays) In Ruby
// Calculates the Euclidean distance between two vectors (arrays) in Ruby
def euclidean_distance(vector1, vector2)
sum = 0
vector1.zip(vector2).each do |v1, v2|
component = (v1 - v2)**2
sum += component
end
Math.sqrt(sum)
end
