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Introductions to 3D Coordinate System
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Welcome everyone! Today, we're going to explore the coordinate system in three-dimensional space. Can anyone tell me how we typically represent points?
Is it with coordinates like (x, y)?
Exactly! In 3D, we include a third coordinate, z. So, a point is represented as an ordered triplet (x, y, z). These represent distances from the origin. Does anyone know what the origin is?
Isn't it the point where all the axes cross? Like (0, 0, 0)?
Spot on! The origin is indeed (0, 0, 0), and itβs where our three axesβx, y, and zβintersect. Remember, these axes are mutually perpendicular!
Understanding Octants
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Now that we know how to identify points, letβs move on to octants. Can someone explain what an octant is?
Aren't they like quadrants in 2D, but in three dimensions?
Exactly! The three-dimensional space is divided into eight octants. Each octant corresponds to a different combination of positive and negative coordinates. Can anyone give an example?
How about the octant where x, y, and z are all positive? That would be the first octant!
Very good! The first octant has coordinates (x, y, z) where all values are positive. Each octant helps us visualize point positions relative to the origin. Remember the acronym POLE for Positive Octant: it can help you remember the values for the first octant!
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Let's summarize what we've learned about the coordinate system and octants. What are the coordinates of a point in 3D space?
We represent points as (x, y, z).
And where is the origin located?
At (0, 0, 0)!
Great! Now, what do we call the different sections of space created by the coordinate axes?
They are called octants!
Perfect! Remembering all these concepts sets a strong foundation for understanding more complex topics in geometry.
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Representation of a Point in 3D Space
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A point in space is represented as an ordered triplet (x, y, z).
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In three-dimensional geometry, every point is defined by a unique set of three coordinates: x, y, and z. These coordinates represent the position of the point along three mutually perpendicular axes. The x-coordinate indicates the position along the horizontal axis, the y-coordinate indicates the position along the vertical axis, and the z-coordinate indicates the depth or height in the three-dimensional space.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you are in a large room. To specify the exact location of a table in this room, you might say it is 2 feet from the left wall (x), 3 feet from the front wall (y), and 1 foot above the floor (z). This is similar to the ordered triplet (2, 3, 1) which pinpoints the position of the table in 3D space.
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3D Coordinate System: The representation of points in space using three coordinates (x, y, z).
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Origin: The central point from which all coordinates are measured, located at (0, 0, 0).
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Octants: The eight regions in 3D space formed by the intersection of the x, y, and z axes.
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Example 1: The point (3, 4, 5) is in the first octant because x, y, and z are all positive.
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Example 2: The point (-2, 3, -1) is in the fourth octant because x is negative, y is positive, and z is negative.
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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In 3D space, point's a race, (x, y, z) finds its place!
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a point named 'P', guided by three friendsβX, Y, and Zβwho live in a colorful cube. They always meet at their home called 'Origin' where they start their adventures!
π§ Other Memory Gems
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Remember POLE for Positive Octant: Positive values for (x, y, z) are in the first octant.
π― Super Acronyms
The word 'OCTANT' can help you recall that there are eight sections in 3D
- O: for Origin
- C: for Coordinates
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Term: Coordinate System
Definition:
A system that uses numbers to uniquely determine the position of a point or other geometric element.
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Term: Ordered Triplet
Definition:
A set of three elements (x, y, z) used to represent a point in three-dimensional space.
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Term: Origin
Definition:
The point where all coordinate axes intersect, represented by (0, 0, 0) in 3D space.
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Term: Octants
Definition:
The eight divisions of three-dimensional space formed by the intersection of three perpendicular axes.
Octants
The 3D coordinate system is segmented into eight distinct regions called octants, analogous to the four quadrants in 2D space. Each octant corresponds to different combinations of the signs of the coordinates (positive or negative values). This systematic division not only helps in visualizing the spatial arrangement of points but also lays the groundwork for more complex operations that involve distances, angles, and vectors within three-dimensional geometry.