Question

what is perpendicular distance

Answer 1

In geometry, the perpendicular distance between two objects is the distance from one to the other, measured along a line that is perpendicular to one or both. In particular, see: Distance from a point to a line, for the perpendicular distance from a point to a line in two-dimensional space.

Answer 2

The perpendicular distancebetween two objects is the distance from one to the other, measured along a line that is perpendicular to one or both. 

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