When a surface feature is not perpendicular to the line of sight, the feature is said to be:
A) parallel
B) foreshortened
C) at right angles
D) True length
E) none of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a surface feature is not perpendicular to the line of sight, it appears compressed or shortened in the direction of the line of sight, which is known as foreshortening. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

When a Surface Feature Is Not Perpendicular to the Line