Normal form (perpendicular distance) (Origin to line perpendicular length p; α is angle that perpendicular)
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Origin to line perpendicular length p; α is angle that perpendicular makes with +x.
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| p | Length of perpendicular from origin to line |
| α | Angle of that perpendicular with +x axis |
When to use this
p ≥ 0; line not through origin gives p>0.