What is the Definition of Degree of Freedom?

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The degree of freedom refers to the number of independent movements a system can make. In three-dimensional space, there are six basic components of movement: linear motion along the X, Y, and Z axes, and rotational motion about those same axes. A body is said to have six degrees of freedom when it is unconstrained and can move freely in all directions. Understanding degrees of freedom is essential for analyzing mechanical systems and general motion. This concept is foundational in fields like robotics, physics, and engineering.
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Hi everyone, I am a newbie here. Can you tell me what would the best definition of DEGREE OF REEDOM be?
 
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It depends on the type of system, but essentially you can think of it as a way something can move. If you think of a mechanical movement, there are 6 basic components that something can move in 3D space. It can move linearly in the X, Y and Z directions. It can also rotate about the same three axes. Gneral motion is a combination of those 6 movements. It is said that the body has 6 degrees of freedom if it is not constrained in any way.
 

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