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.
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