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\perp LaTeX Symbol

\perp

The symbol \perp is used to denote perpendicularity in geometry. It indicates that two lines, segments, or vectors are perpendicular to each other, meaning they intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

Examples

Line AB is perpendicular to line CD.

AB \perp CD

Vector u is perpendicular to vector v.

\vec{u} \perp \vec{v}

The gradient of function f is perpendicular to the gradient of function g.

\nabla f \perp \nabla g

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