key term - Coordinate System

Definition

A coordinate system is a reference framework used to locate points in space. It consists of an origin point and axes (usually x, y, and z) that are perpendicular to each other.

Related terms

Position Vector: A vector that represents the position of a point in a coordinate system.

Cartesian Coordinates: A type of coordinate system where positions are defined by their distances from two or three perpendicular axes.

Polar Coordinates: A type of coordinate system where positions are defined by their distance from an origin point and an angle from a reference direction.