What is the difference between movement in one and two dimensions

In summary, the main difference between movement in one dimension and movement in two dimensions is that in one dimension, objects move in a straight line while in two dimensions, objects move in two different directions in a plane. This is due to the added symmetry and ability for objects to move in a plane in two dimensions, which is not possible in one dimension.
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Write the difference between movement in one dimension and movement in two dimensions,also which are the different types for each of these movements


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for one dimensional, things are only moving in a straight line. for two dimensional, both the x and y coordinates have to be taken into account.
 
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so i could say that the main difference (in simple terms ) is that movement in one dimensio is an objects moving in only one directio(staright line) while the movement in two dimensions would be an objects moving in two different directions at the same time?
 
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Nikog said:
so i could say that the main difference (in simple terms ) is that movement in one dimensio is an objects moving in only one directio(staright line) while the movement in two dimensions would be an objects moving in two different directions at the same time?

This will be a bit awkward.No object can move in two different directions at the same time.

Better say it ..the object moves in a plane.Better still in x-y plane.
 
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Welcome to PF!

Nikog said:
so i could say that the main difference (in simple terms ) is that movement in one dimensio is an objects moving in only one directio(staright line) while the movement in two dimensions would be an objects moving in two different directions at the same time?

Hi Nikog! Welcome to PF! :smile:

No … that's just stating the blindingly obvious … :rolleyes:

We obviously mustn't answer the question for you, but here's a hint:

What are the differences between the symmetries of a line and a plane? :smile:
 
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Two dimensions adds a kind of motion that simply does not exist in the one dimensional case. Once again not answering the question for you, a hint:
What can a collection of objects do in two dimensions that they cannot do in one?​
 

1. What does it mean for something to move in one dimension?

Movement in one dimension refers to motion along a single axis, such as a straight line. This means that an object's position can only change along one direction, and all of its movements are restricted to this direction.

2. How is movement in one dimension different from movement in two dimensions?

The main difference is that movement in two dimensions allows for motion along two axes, typically represented as x and y coordinates on a graph. This means that an object's position can change in both the horizontal and vertical directions, and its movements are not restricted to a single line.

3. What are some real-life examples of movement in one dimension?

Examples of movement in one dimension include a car driving along a straight road, a pendulum swinging back and forth, or a rocket moving in a single direction in outer space.

4. Can an object move in both one and two dimensions at the same time?

Yes, an object can move in both one and two dimensions at the same time. This is known as motion in three dimensions, where an object's position can change in all three axes (x, y, and z).

5. Why is it important to differentiate between movement in one and two dimensions?

Understanding the difference between movement in one and two dimensions is crucial for accurately describing and predicting the motion of objects in various scenarios. It also allows for the application of different mathematical formulas and principles, such as vector addition and trigonometry, to solve problems involving motion in different dimensions.

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