CONCEPTS AT A GLANCE In two dimensions, motion along the x direction and motion along the y direction are independent of each other. As a result, each can be analyzed separately according to the procedures for one-dimensional kinematics discussed in Chapter 2. On the space shuttle Challenger, motion in perpendicular directions is controlled by thrusters. The photographs show the Challenger in orbit with different thrusters activated. (Courtesy NASA).
Figure 3.6  CONCEPTS AT A GLANCE In two dimensions, motion along the x direction and motion along the y direction are independent of each other. As a result, each can be analyzed separately according to the procedures for one-dimensional kinematics discussed in Chapter 2. On the space shuttle Challenger, motion in perpendicular directions is controlled by thrusters. The photographs show the Challenger in orbit with different thrusters activated. (Courtesy NASA).




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