The phrase "a small distance between" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a minimal physical or metaphorical gap separating two objects or concepts.
Example: "There is a small distance between the two buildings, making it easy to walk from one to the other."
Alternatives: "a slight gap between" or "a narrow space between".
Ships are drawn together for much the same reason if they are moving through the water in the same direction at the same speed with a small distance between them.
Providing a large magnetic field intensity or using a small distance between the two magnets produces a large magnetic force and enhances discharge ability to produce a better finish.
It is also found that the microchannel heat sink with a small distance between the tail end of internal vertical bifurcation and the outlet of microchannel shows the best thermal performance instead of those with setting the tail end of internal bifurcation at the outlet of microchannel.
"The result isn't always important if you're working altogether, if you are compact and if you have a small distance between the lines.
In agreement with previous publications [13, 14] there was a small distance between compounds in the clinic ('Clinical') and general screening and approved drugs.
Engineers who are responsible for optimizing the performance of voice control systems might favor a small distance between the microphone and the mouth of the speaker.
This may enable a smaller distance between the add-on perforated and basic plate to be used.
A smaller distance between the inner leaching tubing and the blanket is suggested in the early leaching stages to increase the usable volume of the cavern.
It was found that any increased repulsive potential resulting from a smaller distance between the charged micelles was relieved by a decrease in the surface charge.
The matched block having a smaller distance between them for each hole is selected.
In their approach, for nodes near-sink, there is a smaller distance between the nodes and a larger distance between the nodes far-sink.
