Introduction
Chapter Name : Coordinate Geometry |
Sub Topic Code : 104_10_07_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
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Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
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Introduction
What is coordinate geometry?
Pre-Requisites:
Basic Coordinate System
Activity:
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Real Life Question:
How is GPS location of a place calculated?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Abscissa | X coordinate. |
| Ordinate | Y coordinate |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Simulation Software | Compute the dot product of 2 vectors |
Real life uses :
Calculating orbits of planets and GPS location.
Places to visit :
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Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| GPS calculation | The GPS or Global Positioning System is calculated with respect to a spherical coordinate system |
What you learn in Theory:
Calculating the coordinates of a point w.r.t axes
What you learn in Practice:
Coordinate geometry is used extensively in astronomy particularly,in computing paths of celestial