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3 Dimensional Motions
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Forces > Forces and motion > 3 Dimensional Motions
3-dimensional motions are motions that occur in three dimensions. Depending on the forces acting on the object, they can have constant or varying velocity. They can be described with equations using three spatial variables and one time variable.
Connection to Big Idea about energy: Any object in motion possesses kinetic energy.
Connection to Big Idea about the universe: All objects in the universe perform 3-dimensional motions. 3D motions require the existence of a force. On a macroscopic scale, 3D motions in our universe occur due to the existence of gravity. The Sun’s orbit around the galactic center is an example of a 3D motion.
Connection to Big Idea about particles: All objects in the universe can perform 3-dimensional motions. The microscopic motions of the particles that make up matter (any kind of state) are 3-dimensional motions.
Subjects related: Physics, Environmental Sciences
Age ranges: 17-18
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