Coordinates

 Coordinates in three-dimensional space, often referred to as 3D coordinates, are used to locate a point within that space. Unlike two-dimensional coordinates, which use (x, y) values, 3D coordinates require three values (x, y, and z) to specify a point's position.

Here's a brief explanation of 3D coordinates:

  • X-axis: The x-coordinate represents the horizontal position of a point. It can be positive (to the right of the origin) or negative (to the left of the origin).


  • Y-axis: The y-coordinate represents the vertical position of a point. It can be positive (above the origin) or negative (below the origin).


  • Z-axis: The z-coordinate represents the depth or distance from the observer. It can be positive (away from the observer) or negative (toward the observer).

The origin, where all three axes intersect, is typically denoted as (0, 0, 0). By specifying the values of x, y, and z, you can pinpoint any point in 3D space.

For example, the point (2, -3, 1) is located 2 units to the right along the x-axis, 3 units below the origin along the y-axis, and 1 unit away from the observer along the z-axis.

These coordinates are fundamental for describing the position of objects or points in three-dimensional geometry and computer graphics

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