Difference between perpendicular and orthogonal
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:00 pm
When two lines are at right angles to each other, we call it perpendicular.
When two surfaces are at right angles to each other, we call it orthogonal.
So for lines - perpendicular
for surfaces - orthogonal.
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When two surfaces are at right angles to each other, we call it orthogonal.
So for lines - perpendicular
for surfaces - orthogonal.


