 Perpendicular distance

Perpendicular distance refers to the shortest distance from a point to a line, plane, or a geometric shape. This distance is measured along a line that is perpendicular (at a 90-degree angle) to the surface or line in question. ### Key Points: - **From a Point to a Line**: The perpendicular distance from a point to a line is the length of the segment that connects the point to the line at a right angle.