approximately perpendicular

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When two lines or planes are almost at a 90-degree angle to each other.

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  • In the diagram, line AB is approximately perpendicular to line CD.
  • The two lines are approximately perpendicular at their intersection.
  • The builder ensured the new wall was approximately perpendicular to the floor.
  • Ensure the shelf is approximately perpendicular to the wall for stability.
  • The magnetic field is oriented approximately perpendicular to the direction of the current.
  • The artist positioned the sculpture approximately perpendicular to the viewing platform.
  • For a balanced composition, the main mast is approximately perpendicular to the horizon.
  • For optimal light, the solar panel should be placed approximately perpendicular to the sun's rays.
  • He held the stick approximately perpendicular to the ground to measure the shadow.
  • The surveyor noted that the building's facade was approximately perpendicular to the ground.
  • The support beams must be installed so they are approximately perpendicular to the main structure.
  • The robotic arm adjusted its grip to be approximately perpendicular to the object's surface.
  • If two vectors are approximately perpendicular, their dot product will be close to zero.
  • In the diagram, segment AB is approximately perpendicular to segment CD.
  • The tree grew at an angle that was approximately perpendicular to the steep hillside.
  • The support beams were installed so that they were approximately perpendicular to the main structure.
  • We positioned the light source approximately perpendicular to the surface to minimize glare.
  • She angled her camera lens approximately perpendicular to the subject for a straight shot.
  • Please check if this frame is approximately perpendicular to the shelf.
  • The ancient ruins showed evidence of walls built approximately perpendicular to each other.