The Geometry of 2 Dimensions
When we see a graph on a page we really don't think in terms of dimensions. But the graph above has only two axis or two dimensions. It is a plane.
Watch how the x-y graph rotates you can see it is a plane....
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spin off
Each point is represented by an x and y position. To find the x-position we count to the right. To find the y-position we count up. Take a look at the graph below. Angle ABC is represented by three points.
What are the coordinates of point A?
What are the coordinates of point C?
What type of angle is shoTSwn on the graph below?
Go to Geometry of 3-Dimensions
Explain it with Molecules
- Why is water such a good solvent?
- Why does ice float?
- Why do solids, liquids and gases behave differently?
- What is the geometry of methane?
- What's the difference between alpha and beta glucose?
- How does caffeine work in the brain?
- How does soap work?
- What is the difference between sucrose and fructose?
- Why is carbon monoxide so dangerous?
- Why is graphite so soft if it is made of only carbon?
- What is the difference between Carbyne and Graphite?
- Why is the fullerene and similar structures the cornerstone of nanotechnology?
- How big is a nanotube?
- Why does table salt have a cubic crystal shape?
- What is the structure of the benzene molecule?
- Why do carcinogens cause cancer?
- What causes Sickle Cell Anemia?
- What is the difference between sodium nitrite and nitrate?
- How do drugs work?