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'''Perpendicular''' refers to the line which extends from a line and forms a [[right angle (geometry)|right angle]] to the line. | '''Perpendicular''' refers to the line which extends from a line and forms a [[right angle (geometry)|right angle]] to the line. Two lines that are perpendicular to each other are said to be [[orthogonal]]. | ||
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Revision as of 12:26, 8 March 2009
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Diagram showing the perpendicular (in bright red)
Perpendicular refers to the line which extends from a line and forms a right angle to the line. Two lines that are perpendicular to each other are said to be orthogonal.